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Yahiko Shrine
彌彦神社（弥彦神社）Niigata · Chubu
Yahiko Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine at the foot of sacred Mount Yahiko, the ichinomiya (premier shrine) of the former Echigo Province, founded in antiquity and rebuilt in 1916 after a fire. It sits within the Sado-Yahiko-Yoneyama Quasi-National Park, with a ropeway from behind the shrine to the summit. The adjoining park is known for its cherry blossoms and for its autumn foliage and chrysanthemum show.
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.5· 10,198 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Shrine precinct is free, 24-hour grounds access; prayer/goshuin services 8:30-16:00. The separate Mt. Yahiko summit ropeway is a paid add-on, not required to visit the shrine.
- Nearest station
- Yahiko Station (JR Yahiko Line)
- Website
- yahiko-jinjya.or.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
JR Joetsu Shinkansen to Tsubame-Sanjo Station, transfer to the local Yahiko Line to Yahiko Station, ~15 min walk to the shrine.
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