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One of the oldest shrines in Echigo known for its blessings of marriage.
Echigo Ichinomiya has a history of over 2,400 years.
It is said to have originated that Amenokagoyamanomikoto, who was a great-grandson of Amaterasuomikami, was buried in Mt. Yahiko after him cultivated the country of Koshi and people built a shrine there to worship him.
Today it is called "Yahiko," but in ancient times it was written "Iyahiko Shrine" and called "Iyahiko”.
The shrine is so historic that a poem such as "Iyahiko, Onore Kami Sabi, Seiun no Tanahiku hi sura Kosame Sobofuru (*)" was written in "Manyoshu", and it attracts faith from all over the country.
(*Note: Mt. Yahiko is always divine, and even on days when white clouds flutter in the blue sky, it drizzles.)
The precincts are lined with ancient trees over 400 years old, and the air is filled with a spiritual atmosphere.
The current hall of worship was rebuilt in 1916 by Chuta Ito, who designed Meiji Jingu.
The worship method here is "Two bows, FOUR claps, and a bow". Please be careful as it is different from other shrines’ methods.
At the top of Mt. Yahiko, there is the mausoleum where Mt. Amanoka and his princess are enshrined, and this spot is popular for marriage. Mt. Yahiko’s height is 634 meters, and you can take a ropeway from the foot of the mountain to the top. The large torii gate that towers in the country 3 km away is also beautiful.
Yahiko Shrine worship hall with Mt. Yahiko
The worship hall which is covered with fog and has a solemn atmosphere
The view of the sacred Mt. Yahiko over the torii gate
The Chrysanthemum Festival in November is an autumn tradition at Yahiko Shrine
Tamano Hashi Bridge, said to be used by the gods.
The lantern festival, registered as a National Important Intangible Folk-Cultural Property.
The mystique of the main hall in snow.
Sake from brewers and famous Niigata sake contributed ceremoniously.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Is parking available?
Yes, parking is available for about 1,000 spaces around the shrine.
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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
Yes, available at a ceremonial fee of 500 yen.
Top Reviewer
古い巨木が立ち並ぶ参道を歩いた先に境内があります。新潟を巡る際はぜひ一度は訪れたい場所のひとつ！！
環境清幽空氣良好，是新潟的能量景點。
