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Yahiko Shrine Goshibo
〒959-0323 新潟県西蒲原郡弥彦村弥彦
This is a Shikinaisha (shrine listed in the Engishiki) and the Ichinomiya (first shrine) of the former Echigo Province. It enshrines Mount Yahiko as its sacred object (shintai-san) and honors Amakageru-no-Mikoto, who is worshipped as the ancestral deity of the development of Echigo.
Enshrined deities
Ame-no-Kaguyama-no-Mikoto
History
天香山命が越の国開拓の神業を終えて神去り、その御子である天五田根命が廟社を築き奉祀したことに始まる。その後、崇神天皇の御代に建諸隅命が勅を奉じて社殿を造営したとされる。
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What visitors say
Access to the summit is available via a ropeway or free bus, with a walk of approximately 15 to 30 minutes to reach the Goshibo (sacred temple). From the shrine grounds, visitors can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Echigo Plain, Sado Island, and the Myoko mountain range. Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) and Omamori (amulets) can be obtained at the nearby office, allowing for worship in a solemn atmosphere.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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