Yahiko-jinja Shrine

Shrine

Yahiko-jinja Shrine, situated at the foot of Mt. Yahiko in Yahiko Village, Nishikanbara County, Nigata Prefecture, is a shrine of the old Echigo Province and even appears in the Manyoshu (collection of Japanese poetry). The enshrined deity, Ame-no-Kaguyama-no-Mikoto, has long been widely worshipped as the god of culture and development in Echigo Province. The impressive shrine building, erected in front of the backdrop of cedar and zelkova forests and Mt. Yahiko, was rebuilt in 1916. The Shida-no-otachi long sword, designated a national important cultural property, and other weapons connected with Minamoto No Yoshiie, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Uesugi Kenshin, are on display in the shrine’s treasure hall.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Nishikambaragunyahikomura Yahiko 2887-2 Map
Area: Yahiko / Sanjo Area
Phone: 0256942001
Hours: 8:30-16:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Treasure Hall Admission fee]Adults300yen, University/High school students200yen, Elementary/Junior high school students100yen
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available