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Yahiko Shrine

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2887-2 Yahiko, Nishikambara District, Niigata 959-0323, Japan

Centuries-old Shinto shrine complex inside a forest in the foothills of Mount Yahiko.

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phone+81 256-94-2001
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traditional
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Mondays: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Tuesdays: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Wednesdays: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Thursdays: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Fridays: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Saturdays: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Sundays: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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許志忠 3 weeks ago

A temple filled with secret power, people feel peace and energy, we would like to stay there for a wonderful afternoon.

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Napassorn Leesakulpran 3 months ago

The sacred shrine of Yahiko City is more than 1300 years old and is considered a national treasure. The highlight is that there is a large red torii pillar. Inside the shrine is full of mountains, small and large, with nature all around. Inside is a treasure display hall. There were many people coming to pay respects. There are sacred items to buy as souvenirs. I went in November. There was also a big flower festival that was very beautiful.

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Tsunderin ! 4 months ago

There was a flower exhibition when I visited. So there was a whole bunch of flowers on display. The shrine itself is decently large and even had an animal pen with deers in there! The shrine is surrounded by lush greenery and exudes calm and soothing peacefulness. It is however quite out of the way to visit as it requires a few train changes and limited ways of leaving. Making the trip a day commitment. But it was well worth it for me!

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Tom Yokom 8 months ago

Amazing shrine that is an escape from the city to fresh air that you'll want to bottle up and take with you! There are many different buildings and sites to see on the campus of the shrine, the buildings, and temple are beautiful with amazing architecture and artistry.

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Celestine a year ago

The shrine is quite out of the way from the city. About 50 mins drive. We arrived at around 4pm and it was already quite dark. It is worth a visit if you like shrines. The shrine looks quite rustic. There were a lot of people around. The shrine is about 5-10 mins walk from the car park. The car park is free parking.