Hayachine Shrine

早池峰神社

/ Hayachine Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
See details
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Hayachine Shrine sits at the base of Mount Hayachine in Iwate Prefecture. Its most famous treasure is the Hayachine Kagura, a traditional dance drama designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage that preserves ancient Shinto dance traditions passed down for over a millennium.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
807 [大同2年]

An ancient mountain shrine on Mount Hayachine. Its Hayachine Kagura is designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Enshrined Deities

Seoritsu Hime
primary Deity

Blessings

Shrine Network

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

39.4700, 141.4800

Physical Address

1-1 Ohasama-cho Uchikawame, Hanamaki, Iwate

岩手県花巻市大迫町内川目1-1

Access

Hanamaki Station (JR Tohoku Main Line)

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 Hayachine Shrine?

Hayachine Shrine sits at the base of Mount Hayachine in Iwate Prefecture. Its most famous treasure is the Hayachine Kagura, a traditional dance drama designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage that preserves ancient Shinto dance traditions passed down for over a millennium.

Where is Hayachine Shrine located?

Hayachine Shrine is located in Hanamaki, Iwate. The full address is: 1-1 Ohasama-cho Uchikawame, Hanamaki, Iwate.