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Yahiko Jinja (Yahiko Shrine)
〒959-0323 新潟県西蒲原郡弥彦村弥彦２８８７−２
This ancient shrine is located at the foot of Mount Yahiko in the western part of the Echigo Plain. It enshrines the ancestral deity of the development of the Echigo region. As a Shikinaisha (a shrine listed in the Engishiki codex), it is also known for conducting the Chinron-sai (Soul-Calming Festival) in the same manner as the Imperial Court.
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、その御子が廟を築き奉祀したことに始まる。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伝えられる。越後国を造った神として弥彦山に祀られ、武人からも崇敬された。
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What visitors say
The spacious approach is lined with tall cedar trees, and the precincts are enveloped in a pure and solemn atmosphere. The main hall features a majestic structure, and there are unique rituals for worship. The area offers parking and shuttle bus services, and visitors can enjoy activities such as lifting heavy stones and participating in seasonal events.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Tuesday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Wednesday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Thursday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Friday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Saturday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Sunday: 8:30 – 16:30
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
Echigo Ichinomiya, affectionately known as 'Oyahiko-sama'. The most popular New Year's visit in the prefecture.
As Echigo Ichinomiya (the first shrine of Echigo), it is affectionately called 'Oyahiko-sama'. It attracts the largest number of visitors for New Year's worship in Niigata Prefecture.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Echigo Ichinomiya (first shrine of Echigo)
- ・Most popular New Year's visit in the prefecture
- ・Shrine associated with the Manyoshu anthology
- February 2Reisai (annual grand festival)
The most important festival at Yahiko Grand Shrine.
Held on February 2, this is the most significant rite of the year.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・The most important annual grand festival
- July 24-26Yahiko Touro Matsuri (Yahiko Lantern Festival)
A representative summer festival in Niigata featuring countless large lanterns and mikoshi (portable shrines) in a procession.
In late July, large lanterns and mikoshi from various districts parade through the streets in this representative summer festival of Niigata Prefecture. Fireworks are launched on the final day.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Procession of large lanterns
- ・Mikoshi procession
- ・Dedicatory fireworks
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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