Meishin-taisha Ichinomiya (Etchu Province (disputed))

Keta Shrine (Toyama)

気多神社

/ Keta Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
25 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk

Overview

Keta Jinja in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, is a venerable Etchu Province shrine listed in the Engishiki (927 CE) as an ichinomiya-class sanctuary. Enshrining Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, it has served coastal fishing communities for centuries. The shrine's honden (main hall) is designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan, exemplifying fine Edo-period shrine architecture amid ancient cedar trees.

History

927

Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha shrine of Etchu Province.

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

God of nation-building, agriculture, medicine, and en-musubi (binding of fates/relationships)

Blessings

Shrine Network

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

36.7839, 137.0592

Physical Address

1-10-1 Fushiki Ichinomiya, Takaoka-shi, Toyama

富山県高岡市伏木一宮1-10-1

Historical Province

Etchu

Access

Fushiki Station (Ainokaze Toyama Railway)

25 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 Keta Shrine (Toyama)?

Keta Jinja in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, is a venerable Etchu Province shrine listed in the Engishiki (927 CE) as an ichinomiya-class sanctuary. Enshrining Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, it has served coastal fishing communities for centuries. The shrine's honden (main hall) is designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan, exemplifying fine Edo-period shrine architecture amid ancient cedar trees.

Where is Keta Shrine (Toyama) located?

Keta Shrine (Toyama) is located in Takaoka-shi, Toyama. The full address is: 1-10-1 Fushiki Ichinomiya, Takaoka-shi, Toyama.