Meishin-taisha

Hotaka Shrine

Hotaka Shrine

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

Vue d'ensemble

Hotaka Jinja venerates the majestic peaks of the Northern Japan Alps, particularly Mount Hotaka (3,190 m), which is the third-highest peak in Japan. The main shrine (Honsha) stands in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, while the Okumiya inner sanctuary at the mountain's base and the Summit Shrine (Oku-no-in) at 2,909 m complete the three-site complex. Listed in the Engishiki (927 CE), Hotaka Jinja is regarded as the third shrine (sanmiya) of Shinano Province and a spiritual guardian of the Japan Alps.

Histoire

927

Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha shrine of Shinano Province.

Divinites venerees

primary Deity

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

36.3397, 137.8800

Physical Address

6079 Hotaka, Azumino-shi, Nagano

Province historique

Shinano

Acces

Hotaka Station (JR Oito Line)

3 min walk

Horaires

Dawn to dusk

Meilleure saison

autumn
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 Hotaka Shrine?

Hotaka Jinja venerates the majestic peaks of the Northern Japan Alps, particularly Mount Hotaka (3,190 m), which is the third-highest peak in Japan. The main shrine (Honsha) stands in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, while the Okumiya inner sanctuary at the mountain's base and the Summit Shrine (Oku-no-in) at 2,909 m complete the three-site complex. Listed in the Engishiki (927 CE), Hotaka Jinja is regarded as the third shrine (sanmiya) of Shinano Province and a spiritual guardian of the Japan Alps.

Where is Hotaka Shrine located?

Hotaka Shrine is located in Azumino-shi, Nagano. The full address is: 6079 Hotaka, Azumino-shi, Nagano.