Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Meishin-taisha
Hotaka Shrine
穂高神社
/ Hotaka Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
3 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Hotaka Jinja venerates the majestic peaks of the Northern Japan Alps, particularly Mount Hotaka (3,190 m), which is the third-highest peak in Japan. The main shrine (Honsha) stands in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, while the Okumiya inner sanctuary at the mountain's base and the Summit Shrine (Oku-no-in) at 2,909 m complete the three-site complex. Listed in the Engishiki (927 CE), Hotaka Jinja is regarded as the third shrine (sanmiya) of Shinano Province and a spiritual guardian of the Japan Alps.
History
927
Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha shrine of Shinano Province.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
36.3397, 137.8800
Physical Address
6079 Hotaka, Azumino-shi, Nagano
長野県安曇野市穂高6079
Historical Province
Shinano
Access
Hotaka Station (JR Oito Line)
3 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Best Times to Visit
autumn
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 Hotaka Shrine?
Hotaka Jinja venerates the majestic peaks of the Northern Japan Alps, particularly Mount Hotaka (3,190 m), which is the third-highest peak in Japan. The main shrine (Honsha) stands in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, while the Okumiya inner sanctuary at the mountain's base and the Summit Shrine (Oku-no-in) at 2,909 m complete the three-site complex. Listed in the Engishiki (927 CE), Hotaka Jinja is regarded as the third shrine (sanmiya) of Shinano Province and a spiritual guardian of the Japan Alps.
Where is Hotaka Shrine located?
Hotaka Shrine is located in Azumino-shi, Nagano. The full address is: 6079 Hotaka, Azumino-shi, Nagano.