Yohasira Shrine

Yohasira Shrine

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

Vue d'ensemble

Yohashira Shrine in central Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, enshrines four of the most powerful creator deities in Shinto — Amenominakanushi, Takamimusubi, Kamimusubi, and Amaterasu — giving it a reputation as a shrine where all wishes are granted. The name "Yohashira" (四柱) literally means "four pillars," referencing the four divine beings. Established in 1879 on the banks of the Metoba River near Matsumoto Castle, the shrine was visited by Emperor Meiji in June 1880 and has since been a beloved landmark in the heart of the castle town.

Histoire

Fondation

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Atteste par les sources
1879
1874

Four creator deities first enshrined within a Shinto studies school established in Matsumoto.

1879

Shrine formally established at its current site on the Metoba River banks near Matsumoto Castle.

1880

Emperor Meiji visits during an inspection tour of Matsumoto.

Divinites venerees

secondary Deity
secondary Deity
secondary Deity

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

36.2362, 137.9700

Physical Address

3-3-20 Ote, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano

Province historique

Shinano

Acces

Matsumoto Station (JR Shinano Railway)

10 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 Yohasira Shrine?

Yohashira Shrine in central Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, enshrines four of the most powerful creator deities in Shinto — Amenominakanushi, Takamimusubi, Kamimusubi, and Amaterasu — giving it a reputation as a shrine where all wishes are granted. The name "Yohashira" (四柱) literally means "four pillars," referencing the four divine beings. Established in 1879 on the banks of the Metoba River near Matsumoto Castle, the shrine was visited by Emperor Meiji in June 1880 and has since been a beloved landmark in the heart of the castle town.

Where is Yohasira Shrine located?

Yohasira Shrine is located in Matsumoto-shi, Nagano. The full address is: 3-3-20 Ote, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano.