Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Bekkaku Kanpeisha
Karasawayama Shrine
唐澤山神社
/ Karasawayama Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
See details
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Built on the atmospheric ruins of Karasawayama Castle, this shrine honors Fujiwara no Hidesato, the legendary warrior famous for slaying a giant centipede terrorizing Lake Biwa.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
1883 Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Warrior (c.890–958) who defeated Taira no Masakado; hero of the dragon-killing legend of Lake Biwa
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent independent
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
36.3640, 139.5860
Physical Address
1409 Fuji-cho, Sano, Tochigi
栃木県佐野市富士町1409
Historical Province
Shimotsuke
Access
Tanuma Station (Tobu Sano Line)
Hours
Open daily
Bus
Taxi or car recommended
Best Times to Visit
autumn
Accessibility
No - mountain castle ruins
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 Karasawayama Shrine?
Built on the atmospheric ruins of Karasawayama Castle, this shrine honors Fujiwara no Hidesato, the legendary warrior famous for slaying a giant centipede terrorizing Lake Biwa.
Where is Karasawayama Shrine located?
Karasawayama Shrine is located in Sano, Tochigi. The full address is: 1409 Fuji-cho, Sano, Tochigi.