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Niigata Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

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神明神社

Shinmei Shrine, founded in 1661, enshrines important deities and hosts a vibrant autumn festival.

Shinmei Shrine
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What it is

  • Shrine founded in 1661 by Mizoguchi Naonao.
  • Relocated in 1748 by Mizoguchi Naoharu.
  • Main deity is Toyouke-Ōmikami.
  • Amaterasu-Ōmikami is also enshrined here.

What to see

  • Current worship hall built in 1982.
  • Main sanctuary built in 1988.
  • Shibata Dashi float is stored here.

When to go

  • Shinmei Festival on September 25th and 26th.
  • Festival is now Shibata Hōnen Akimatsuri.

Getting there

  • 20-minute walk west from JR Shibata Station.
  • Parking lot is available.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

新潟県新発田市大手町1丁目5-6 Open in Google Maps

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