Yokote Shrine

横手神社

/ Yokote Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
15 min walk
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Yokote Shrine sits near the ruins of Yokote Castle in southern Akita. The city is famous for its Kamakura festival, where snow houses are built around the shrine area as offerings to the water deity, creating one of Tohoku's most iconic winter scenes.

Enshrined Deities

Amaterasu Omikami
primary Deity

Blessings

Shrine Network

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

39.3117, 140.5521

Physical Address

29-1 Shiroyama-cho, Yokote, Akita

秋田県横手市城山町29-1

Access

Yokote Station (JR Ou Main Line)

15 min walk

Hours

Open daily

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Yokote Shrine?

Yokote Shrine sits near the ruins of Yokote Castle in southern Akita. The city is famous for its Kamakura festival, where snow houses are built around the shrine area as offerings to the water deity, creating one of Tohoku's most iconic winter scenes.

Where is Yokote Shrine located?

Yokote Shrine is located in Yokote, Akita. The full address is: 29-1 Shiroyama-cho, Yokote, Akita.