Shinzan-jinja Shrine

Shinzan-jinja Shrine

Area

Oga Peninsula

Category

Shrine / temple

Shinzan Shrine lies in the woods of the Oga Peninsula in Akita prefecture. It was built during the Heian period (794 – 1185). One tree on the shrine grounds is approximately 1100 years old, and has been designated as a prefectural natural monument. Every February, the Namahage Sedo Festival is held, and you can catch the namahage perform by a fire. Nearby, you can find more namahage related facilities, like the Namahage Museum and the Oga Traditional Museum.

Basic Information

Address

97 Kitaurashinzan, Oga-shi, Japan

Phone

0185-33-3033

Website

http://www.namahage.ne.jp/~shinzanjinja/

Access

FromAkita Station

【Akita Sta.】JR Oga Line / for Oga
→【Hadachi Sta.】Namahage Shuttle Bus / Namahage Route
→【Namahage Museum】

FromAkita Airport

【Akita Airport】Airport Bus AKita Chuo Kotsu / for Shiyakusho
→【Akita Eki-mae Bus Stop】walk to Akita Station
→【Akita Sta.】JR Oga Line / for Oga
→【Hadachi Sta.】Namahage Shuttle Bus / Namahage Route
→【Namahage Museum】