Village Shrine, or Village God Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Akita Prefecture. As a village shrine, it serves the local community and is dedicated to the kami of agriculture and fertility.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman, Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 39.5823151, 140.1848943
Visitor tip
To show respect, visitors should remove their shoes before entering the shrine grounds and refrain from taking photos inside the main hall.
Cultural notes
This shrine is connected to the mythology of the Hachiman, a kami revered for protection and wisdom. The shrine also hosts an annual spring festival, where participants pray for a good harvest and pray for the well-being of their community.
Historical note
The shrine was founded during the Edo period (1603-1868) and has since been an important center for agricultural worship.