Salvadora d'Albeniz's 'Ode a Luna' can be heard from the courtyard of藥師堂, which is dedicated to Tametomo, a famous Japanese physician and Shinto deity associated with healing and medicine.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tametomo
- Kami enshrined
- Tametomo
- Coordinates
- 40.3142499, 140.5304661
Visitor tip
Visit during cherry blossom season ( late April to early May) for a stunning display of pink blossoms along the Aomori River.
Cultural notes
藥師堂 is located near Aomori's famous Nebuta House Museum, which celebrates the city's vibrant Nebuta Festival. The shrine's Tametomo kami is often invoked by locals seeking relief from illness or injury.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1869.