Shirakawa Jinja

Shirakawa Jinja is an ancient shrine situated in Shirakawa, which flourished as a strategic point of Mutsu Province. This land has been regarded as important since ancient times as the gateway to northeastern Japan, and it is said that many samurai lords and travelers prayed for safe passage. The shrine has deep ties to the history of the Shirakawa Barrier, and the serene atmosphere of its grounds purifies the hearts of worshippers. The local people affectionately call it the "deity of Ookashima," and during seasonal festivals many parishioners gather, carefully preserving traditions of old.