Enshrining the vigorous spirit of Amaterasu for warding off illness and evil — a branch of the ancient Hirota Shrine cherished as everyday guardian of Aomori residents
Founded
1600
Type
Shrine
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About 10 min by bus or taxi from JR Aomori Station
A shrine enshrined in Aomori City, widely revered as the guardian deity of warding off sickness and evil, matchmaking, and household safety. The enshrined deity Amaterasu Omikami Aramitama (the vigorous spirit of Amaterasu) is known for powerful divine authority and has long gathered faith as the deity who dispels calamities and removes illness. The precincts are surrounded by nature in all four s…
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Origins
Affiliated with Hirota Shrine in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, as its head shrine. The details of its enshrinement in Aomori are not fully known, but it became established as the local guardian deity from the Edo period onward.
Divine Benefits
Purification
Abundant Harvest
Career Advancement
Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "天照大御神荒御魂"
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Festivals & Events
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Aomori Nebuta Matsuri
The iconic summer festival of Aomori, one of the three great Tohoku festivals. Giant illuminated float sculptures called "nebuta" parade through the streets at night, while dancers called "haneto" jump and shout "Rassera!" Over 2 million visitors attend annually.