Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Hayachine Shrine
早池峰神社
/ Hayachine Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
See details
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Hayachine Shrine sits at the base of Mount Hayachine in Iwate Prefecture. Its most famous treasure is the Hayachine Kagura, a traditional dance drama designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage that preserves ancient Shinto dance traditions passed down for over a millennium.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
807 [大同2年]
An ancient mountain shrine on Mount Hayachine. Its Hayachine Kagura is designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Goddess of purification and rivers; one of the four deities of the Great Purification (Oharae)
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent head
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
39.4700, 141.4800
Physical Address
1-1 Ohasama-cho Uchikawame, Hanamaki, Iwate
岩手県花巻市大迫町内川目1-1
Historical Province
Mutsu (Rikuchu)
Access
Hanamaki Station (JR Tohoku Main Line)
Hours
Open daily
Bus
Car access recommended, about 50 min from Hanamaki
Best Times to Visit
summer
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 Hayachine Shrine?
Hayachine Shrine sits at the base of Mount Hayachine in Iwate Prefecture. Its most famous treasure is the Hayachine Kagura, a traditional dance drama designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage that preserves ancient Shinto dance traditions passed down for over a millennium.
Where is Hayachine Shrine located?
Hayachine Shrine is located in Hanamaki, Iwate. The full address is: 1-1 Ohasama-cho Uchikawame, Hanamaki, Iwate.