Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Yohasira Shrine
四柱神社
/ Yohasira Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
10 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Yohashira Shrine in central Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, enshrines four of the most powerful creator deities in Shinto — Amenominakanushi, Takamimusubi, Kamimusubi, and Amaterasu — giving it a reputation as a shrine where all wishes are granted. The name "Yohashira" (四柱) literally means "four pillars," referencing the four divine beings. Established in 1879 on the banks of the Metoba River near Matsumoto Castle, the shrine was visited by Emperor Meiji in June 1880 and has since been a beloved landmark in the heart of the castle town.
History
Founding
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Documented
1879 1874
Four creator deities first enshrined within a Shinto studies school established in Matsumoto.
1879
Shrine formally established at its current site on the Metoba River banks near Matsumoto Castle.
1880
Emperor Meiji visits during an inspection tour of Matsumoto.
Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
Supreme primordial deity, the first to appear in creation; center of the universe
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secondary Deity
Primordial deity of creation, generation, and musubi (creative interconnection)
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secondary Deity
Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
36.2362, 137.9700
Physical Address
3-3-20 Ote, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano
長野県松本市大手3丁目3-20
Historical Province
Shinano
Access
Matsumoto Station (JR Shinano Railway)
10 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 Yohasira Shrine?
Yohashira Shrine in central Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, enshrines four of the most powerful creator deities in Shinto — Amenominakanushi, Takamimusubi, Kamimusubi, and Amaterasu — giving it a reputation as a shrine where all wishes are granted. The name "Yohashira" (四柱) literally means "four pillars," referencing the four divine beings. Established in 1879 on the banks of the Metoba River near Matsumoto Castle, the shrine was visited by Emperor Meiji in June 1880 and has since been a beloved landmark in the heart of the castle town.
Where is Yohasira Shrine located?
Yohasira Shrine is located in Matsumoto-shi, Nagano. The full address is: 3-3-20 Ote, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano.