Aoba Shrine

Aoba Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
15 min walk
Horaires
Dawn to dusk

Vue d'ensemble

Aoba Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nishi Ward, Niigata City, enshrining Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto — the small but mighty deity of medicine, brewing, and hidden knowledge who, according to mythology, helped Okuninushi build the nation. The shrine serves as a local community guardian for its neighborhood, with modest precincts that host seasonal observances marking the rhythms of the Niigata agricultural calendar. Its detailed founding history is not preserved in surviving records.

Divinites venerees

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

37.8812, 138.9633

Physical Address

772-1 Yoshihisa, Nishi-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata

Province historique

Echigo Province

Acces

Koshiishi Station (JR Echigo Line)

15 min walk

Horaires

Dawn to dusk

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Aoba Shrine?

Aoba Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nishi Ward, Niigata City, enshrining Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto — the small but mighty deity of medicine, brewing, and hidden knowledge who, according to mythology, helped Okuninushi build the nation. The shrine serves as a local community guardian for its neighborhood, with modest precincts that host seasonal observances marking the rhythms of the Niigata agricultural calendar. Its detailed founding history is not preserved in surviving records.

Where is Aoba Shrine located?

Aoba Shrine is located in Niigata-shi, Nishi-ku, Niigata. The full address is: 772-1 Yoshihisa, Nishi-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata.