River Harbor Shrine, a Shinto shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, is dedicated to the god of war and fertility, Ōkuninushi, and his companion goddess, Ōtsukimi. The shrine's name reflects its location on the River Agatsuma, where locals still perform a traditional sake-brewing ceremony during the shrine's spring festival.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ōkuninushi
- Kami enshrined
- Ōkuninushi, Ōtsukimi
- Coordinates
- 38.0698615, 140.0457358
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine during the annual Spring Festival (March-April) to participate in the sake-brewing ceremony and try local sake at the festival stalls.
Cultural notes
Ōkuninushi, the primary deity enshrined here, is revered for his role as a patron of agriculture and fertility. The shrine also features a unique octagonal tower that houses the Hachimantai Shrine Museum, which showcases artifacts from the region's ancient history.
Historical note
Founded in 1631 by the Date family of Sendai domain, the shrine was rebuilt after World War II.