Horowasan Haushiwake Shrine

What it is

• One of three Shikinaisha shrines in Akita Prefecture.
• Founded in 757 on the mountainside of Mt. Horowa.
• Enshrines Emperor Ankan and Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
• The Ohtomo family has served as chief priest since founding.

What to see

• The Kagura-den is a National Important Cultural Property.

When to go

• Shimotsuki Kagura of Mt. Horowa is held on November 7.
• Shimotsuki Kagura is an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

Getting there

• 35 minutes by car from Omagari Station.
• 20 minutes from Omagari IC via Route 105.
• 30 minutes from Yokote-kita SIC via Prefectural Road 29.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.