Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Meishin-taisha
Hirose Taisha
廣瀬大社
Nijunisha
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
15 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Hirose Taisha in Kawai-cho, Nara Prefecture, stands at the ancient confluence of rivers forming the Yamato River system, a site venerated since at least 675 CE as the dwelling of Wakaukanome-no-Mikoto, a goddess of water, pure harvests, and food. The Nihon Shoki records that Emperor Tenmu in 675 CE instituted formal imperial rituals here in tandem with Tatsuta Taisha, establishing the two shrines as a paired set governing water and wind for agricultural prosperity and national stability. Hirose Taisha holds the rank of Meishin-taisha in the Engishiki and is listed among the prestigious Nijunisha — the 22 shrines that received imperial offerings for critical matters of state throughout the Heian period.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
675 675
Nihon Shoki records Emperor Tenmu establishing paired imperial rituals at Hirose and Tatsuta Taisha — governing water and wind for national welfare.
927
Listed in the Engishiki as a Meishin-taisha of Yamato Province.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.5919, 135.7472
Physical Address
99 Kawai, Kawai-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara
奈良県北葛城郡河合町川合99
Historical Province
Yamato
Access
Ikaruga Station (JR Yamato-ji 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
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What is Hirose Taisha?
Hirose Taisha in Kawai-cho, Nara Prefecture, stands at the ancient confluence of rivers forming the Yamato River system, a site venerated since at least 675 CE as the dwelling of Wakaukanome-no-Mikoto, a goddess of water, pure harvests, and food. The Nihon Shoki records that Emperor Tenmu in 675 CE instituted formal imperial rituals here in tandem with Tatsuta Taisha, establishing the two shrines as a paired set governing water and wind for agricultural prosperity and national stability. Hirose Taisha holds the rank of Meishin-taisha in the Engishiki and is listed among the prestigious Nijunisha — the 22 shrines that received imperial offerings for critical matters of state throughout the Heian period.
Where is Hirose Taisha located?
Hirose Taisha is located in Kitakatsuragi-gun, Kawai-cho, Nara. The full address is: 99 Kawai, Kawai-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara.