Deeply rooted in Japanese folklore, the Shrine of Amatsukami Okami, or Ama-no-yasuragi, is a Shinto shrine located on the northern island of Hokkaido, not Ibaraki. However, there is another shrine with the name 浅間大神, dedicated to the kami Amaterasu Ōmikami's sacred power and its connection to the sea. The main enshrined deities are the three Amatsukami Okami, or Great Gods of Heaven.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amatsukami Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Omitsama-no-kami, Ameno-Hashihime
- Coordinates
- 35.9784435, 139.7997071
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn when the sun rises over the sea, illuminating the torii gate.
Cultural notes
This shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens and sculptures of Amatsukami Okami. During the autumn season, the shrine hosts a festival in honor of Amaterasu Ōmikami's sacred power.
Historical note
The shrine was established during the Edo period (1603-1868), with its origins dating back to a smaller shrine built in the early 17th century.