Meishin-taisha Ichinomiya (Noto Province)

Keta Taisha

Keta Taisha

Keta Taisha
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Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
See details
Horaires
8:30-16:30

Vue d'ensemble

Keta Taisha is the first-ranked shrine of Noto Province, situated on the rugged coast of the Noto Peninsula. The shrine claims a history exceeding 2,100 years, with the earliest documented reference being a visit by the great poet and governor Otomo no Yakamochi in 748 CE. The principal deity Onamuchi-no-Mikoto (Okuninushi) is revered for matchmaking, and the shrine is one of the Noto region's most important spiritual centers. The sacred forest behind the shrine, known as 'Irazu-no-Mori' (the Forest One May Not Enter), has been kept untouched for centuries and is designated a national natural monument.

Histoire

Fondation

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Atteste par les sources
748

Source: Man'yoshu records a visit by Otomo no Yakamochi

748📄Atteste par les sources

Otomo no Yakamochi, then governor of Etchu, visited the shrine during an inspection tour of Noto

Reseau de sanctuaires

A savoir

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The 'Irazu-no-Mori' behind the shrine has been off-limits for centuries and retains a primeval forest ecosystem.

Source: documented

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The shrine operates independently from the Association of Shinto Shrines (Jinja Honcho) in a unique administrative arrangement.

Source: documented

Dans la pop culture

Lien fort releve par les fans

Keta Wakamiya Shrine in Hida, Gifu Prefecture. Widely believed to be a model for the fictional Miyamizu Shrine. The shrine's atmosphere and location in Hida match the film's setting.

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

36.9069, 136.7775

Physical Address

Ku-1-1 Jike-machi, Hakui-shi, Ishikawa

Province historique

Kaga / Noto

Acces

Hakui Station (JR Nanao Line)

Horaires

8:30-16:30

Bus

Bus from Hakui Station, about 10 minutes

Site officiel

https://keta.jp/
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

The premier shrine of the Noto Peninsula with a mysterious forbidden forest and over two millennia of history. A renowned matchmaking shrine with a dramatic coastal setting.

Sanctuaires lies

Mythes lies

Pour en savoir plus sur les sanctuaires shinto

Lectures de fond pour visiteurs et pelerins.

Questions frequentes

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What is Keta Taisha?

Keta Taisha is the first-ranked shrine of Noto Province, situated on the rugged coast of the Noto Peninsula. The shrine claims a history exceeding 2,100 years, with the earliest documented reference being a visit by the great poet and governor Otomo no Yakamochi in 748 CE. The principal deity Onamuchi-no-Mikoto (Okuninushi) is revered for matchmaking, and the shrine is one of the Noto region's most important spiritual centers. The sacred forest behind the shrine, known as 'Irazu-no-Mori' (the Forest One May Not Enter), has been kept untouched for centuries and is designated a national natural monument.

Where is Keta Taisha located?

Keta Taisha is located in Hakui-shi, Ishikawa. The full address is: Ku-1-1 Jike-machi, Hakui-shi, Ishikawa.

What deities are enshrined at Keta Taisha?

The enshrined deities are: Okuninushi no Mikoto.

What blessings can you pray for at Keta Taisha?

Keta Taisha is known for: rencontre amoureuse, prosperite generale, voyages en mer.

How do I get to Keta Taisha?

The nearest station is Hakui Station (JR Nanao Line). Bus from Hakui Station, about 10 minutes