Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Gosha
Zenpoji Shrine
善知鳥神社
/ Utou Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
10 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Utou Shrine (written with characters meaning 'wise bird') is considered the spiritual origin of Aomori city itself. One of the most important shrines in Aomori Prefecture, it enshrines three goddesses and serves as the central shrine of the capital city.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
One of the three Munakata goddesses; deity of the sea and maritime safety
⛩
⛩
secondary Deity
One of the three Munakata goddesses; syncretic with Benzaiten, goddess of music, beauty, and eloquence
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent head
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
40.8260, 140.7410
Physical Address
2-7-18 Yasukata, Aomori, Aomori
青森県青森市安方2丁目7-18
Historical Province
Mutsu
Access
Aomori Station (JR Ou Main Line)
10 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Best Times to Visit
summerautumn
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 Zenpoji Shrine?
Utou Shrine (written with characters meaning 'wise bird') is considered the spiritual origin of Aomori city itself. One of the most important shrines in Aomori Prefecture, it enshrines three goddesses and serves as the central shrine of the capital city.
Where is Zenpoji Shrine located?
Zenpoji Shrine is located in Aomori, Aomori. The full address is: 2-7-18 Yasukata, Aomori, Aomori.