Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Aoba Shrine
青葉神社
/ Aoba Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
15 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Aoba Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nishi Ward, Niigata City, enshrining Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto — the small but mighty deity of medicine, brewing, and hidden knowledge who, according to mythology, helped Okuninushi build the nation. The shrine serves as a local community guardian for its neighborhood, with modest precincts that host seasonal observances marking the rhythms of the Niigata agricultural calendar. Its detailed founding history is not preserved in surviving records.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of medicine, hot springs, brewing, agriculture, and knowledge; the diminutive companion deity
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
37.8812, 138.9633
Physical Address
772-1 Yoshihisa, Nishi-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
新潟県新潟市西区善久772-1
Historical Province
Echigo Province
Access
Koshiishi Station (JR Echigo Line)
15 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
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 Aoba Shrine?
Aoba Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nishi Ward, Niigata City, enshrining Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto — the small but mighty deity of medicine, brewing, and hidden knowledge who, according to mythology, helped Okuninushi build the nation. The shrine serves as a local community guardian for its neighborhood, with modest precincts that host seasonal observances marking the rhythms of the Niigata agricultural calendar. Its detailed founding history is not preserved in surviving records.
Where is Aoba Shrine located?
Aoba Shrine is located in Niigata-shi, Nishi-ku, Niigata. The full address is: 772-1 Yoshihisa, Nishi-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata.