Hakkoda Jinja
📍 Aomori, Aomori · Komikomi, Aomori
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Hakkoda Jinja is enshrined under the blessings of the majestic Hakkoda mountain range. Mount Hakkoda is a symbolic presence in Aomori Prefecture, and as a shrine imbued with the sacred power of this holy mountain, it has been cherished by the local people. As the deity of the mountain, many worshippers visit to pray for the safety of climbers and protection from natural disasters. Surrounded by the beautiful nature of Hakkoda, the shrine grounds offer an excellent place to calm one's mind away from the bustle of urban areas.
Benefits
climbing safetyprotection from natural disastershealth and wellnesspurification of body and spiritwarding off evilgood fortune and prosperity
