Yahiko Shrine

The shrine buildings stand among ancient cedar trees at the foot of Mount Yahiko, featuring multiple wooden pavilions and traditional gates leading to the main hall.

The shrine dates back over 2,400 years and received official recognition in 833 AD, later obtaining Junior 5th Rank status in 842 and Junior 4th Rank in 861.

The shrine honors Ame-no-Kaguyama-no-mikoto, who introduced fishing, salt production, and rice cultivation techniques to the Echigo province inhabitants.

Visitors reach the shrine through a 15-minute walk from Yahiko Station on the JR East Yahiko Line, with parking available for 1,000 vehicles near the grounds.

The site contains a dedicated sumo wrestling ring for training after Obon period and maintains areas for both birds and shika deer within its grounds.

Location: Yahiko

Location: Nishikanbara district

Part of: San Hikoyama

Address: 2887-2 Ōaza Yahiko, Yahiko-mura, Nishikanbara-gun, Niigata-ken 959-0393 959-0393

Phone: +81256942001

Website: https://yahiko-jinjya.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 37.70660,138.82600

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18