Yokote Jinja

Yokote Jinja is a shrine cherished as the protective guardian deity of the town of Yokote. Yokote is famous for its 'kamakura' and is a town in snowy country, and this shrine has played an important role as a spiritual support for people enduring harsh winters. It is a warm shrine closely connected to the lives of local residents, serving as a place to deepen the town's unity through seasonal festivals and year-round observances. In the deeply snow-covered lands of Yokote, this reliable tutelary deity continues to pray for the safety and happiness of residents throughout all four seasons.