Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Yokote Shrine
横手神社
/ Yokote Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
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
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primary Deity
Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent head
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
Historical Province
Dewa
Access
Yokote Station (JR Ou Main Line)
15 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Best Times to Visit
winter
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.