Saruka Shrine

Saruka Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Acces
15 min walk
Horaires
Open daily

Vue d'ensemble

Saruka Shrine in Hirakawa, Aomori, is a betsu-hyou shrine of great local significance in southern Aomori, enshrining Ukanomitama. According to traditional accounts, the shrine was founded in 807. The shrine is especially known for two distinctive features: a large lotus-covered pond that blooms beautifully in summer, and a long tradition of eye-healing worship — worshippers have historically come seeking cures for eye ailments, a tradition that makes Saruka Shrine unusual among its peers.

Histoire

Fondation

📜Selon la tradition
807 [大同2年]

Divinites venerees

primary Deity

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Indépendant independent

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

40.5900, 140.5400

Physical Address

175 Saruka Ishibayashi, Hirakawa, Aomori

Province historique

Mutsu

Acces

Tsugaru-Onoe Station (Konan Railway)

15 min walk

Horaires

Open daily

Meilleure saison

summer
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 Saruka Shrine?

Saruka Shrine in Hirakawa, Aomori, is a betsu-hyou shrine of great local significance in southern Aomori, enshrining Ukanomitama. According to traditional accounts, the shrine was founded in 807. The shrine is especially known for two distinctive features: a large lotus-covered pond that blooms beautifully in summer, and a long tradition of eye-healing worship — worshippers have historically come seeking cures for eye ailments, a tradition that makes Saruka Shrine unusual among its peers.

Where is Saruka Shrine located?

Saruka Shrine is located in Hirakawa, Aomori. The full address is: 175 Saruka Ishibayashi, Hirakawa, Aomori.