Located in Akita Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is dedicated to the kami of fertility and prosperity. Built during the Edo period (1603-1867), the shrine features a unique eight-horseshoe-shaped roof, symbolizing good fortune and harmony. The shrine's architecture reflects the local Tohoku region's rustic charm.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Okami no kami
- Kami enshrined
- Fujita no Omiya, Okami no kami
- Coordinates
- 39.5405283, 140.5775335
Visitor tip
To make an offering to the kami, purchase a bundle of bamboo at the nearby market and present it to the shrine staff as an act of respect.
Cultural notes
Eight Horseshoe Shrine is closely associated with the legend of Fujita no Omiya, a local samurai who was said to have been granted good luck by the kami after receiving eight bows of protection. The shrine's primary deity is Okami no kami, the Shinto god of fertility and prosperity.
Historical note
The current shrine was rebuilt in 1661.