Kitatate Shrine

北舘神社

/ Kitatate Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Hours
Open daily

Overview

A betsu-hyou shrine in the agricultural Shonai Plain of Yamagata Prefecture.

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Deity associated with irrigation engineering in Yamagata; likely refers to Kitatate Mondo Masasuke, developer of the Kitatate irrigation canal

Blessings

Shrine Network

Independent independent

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

38.8670, 139.9120

Physical Address

52 Abedo, Karikawa, Shonai, Yamagata

山形県東田川郡庄内町狩川字阿部堂52

Historical Province

Dewa

Hours

Open daily

Bus

Car access recommended

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 Kitatate Shrine?

A betsu-hyou shrine in the agricultural Shonai Plain of Yamagata Prefecture.

Where is Kitatate Shrine located?

Kitatate Shrine is located in Shonai, Yamagata. The full address is: 52 Abedo, Karikawa, Shonai, Yamagata.