Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Shikinaisha
Ichinomiya (Etchu Province (disputed))
Takase Shrine
高瀬神社
/ Takase Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
25 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Takase Jinja in Tonami, Toyama Prefecture, is traditionally regarded as the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of the ancient Etchu Province. The shrine enshrines Okuninushi-no-Mikoto and traces its founding to the Nara period, with the earliest documentary evidence dating to 780 CE in the Shoku Nihongi. Known locally as "Takase-sama," it has been the spiritual center of the Tonami Plain for over twelve centuries.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
780 780
First recorded in the Shoku Nihongi, confirming the shrine's existence in the Nara period.
927
Listed in the Engishiki compilation as a Shikinaisha shrine.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of nation-building, agriculture, medicine, and en-musubi (binding of fates/relationships)
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
36.5458, 136.9092
Physical Address
291 Takase, Nanto-shi, Toyama
富山県南砺市高瀬291
Historical Province
Etchu
Access
Fukuno Station (JR Johana Line)
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 Takase Shrine?
Takase Jinja in Tonami, Toyama Prefecture, is traditionally regarded as the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of the ancient Etchu Province. The shrine enshrines Okuninushi-no-Mikoto and traces its founding to the Nara period, with the earliest documentary evidence dating to 780 CE in the Shoku Nihongi. Known locally as "Takase-sama," it has been the spiritual center of the Tonami Plain for over twelve centuries.
Where is Takase Shrine located?
Takase Shrine is located in Nanto-shi, Toyama. The full address is: 291 Takase, Nanto-shi, Toyama.