Kumano Taisha
熊野大社
Yamagata · Nanyo
Kumano Matchmaking
Nyakuichioji Shrine
若一王子神社
/ Nyakuichioji Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
15 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Nyakuichioji Shrine in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture, was established in the Kamakura period when local lord Nishina Morio made a pilgrimage to Kumano Nachi Shrine in Kii Province and invited the fifth-sanctuary deity — Nyakuichioji — to serve as the tutelary deity of the Nishina Estate. The shrine uniquely preserves traces of Shinto-Buddhist syncretism (shinbutsu-shugo), with a torii and Buddhist architecture coexisting on the grounds — a configuration locals protected from Meiji-era separation edicts. The Omachi Yabusame (mounted archery) held at the shrine each July is counted among Japan's three major yabusame traditions.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
1195 1195
Traditional founding: Nishina Morio invites Nyakuichioji deity from Kumano Nachi Shrine as the tutelary deity of Nishina Estate.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Blessings
Shrine Network
Kumano Branch
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
36.5043, 137.8576
Physical Address
2097 Omachi Tawaramachi, Omachi-shi, Nagano
長野県大町市大町俵町2097
Historical Province
Shinano
Access
Shinano-Omachi Station (JR Oito 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 Nyakuichioji Shrine?
Nyakuichioji Shrine in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture, was established in the Kamakura period when local lord Nishina Morio made a pilgrimage to Kumano Nachi Shrine in Kii Province and invited the fifth-sanctuary deity — Nyakuichioji — to serve as the tutelary deity of the Nishina Estate. The shrine uniquely preserves traces of Shinto-Buddhist syncretism (shinbutsu-shugo), with a torii and Buddhist architecture coexisting on the grounds — a configuration locals protected from Meiji-era separation edicts. The Omachi Yabusame (mounted archery) held at the shrine each July is counted among Japan's three major yabusame traditions.
Where is Nyakuichioji Shrine located?
Nyakuichioji Shrine is located in Omachi-shi, Nagano. The full address is: 2097 Omachi Tawaramachi, Omachi-shi, Nagano.