Shrine Spots in Sado Area

  • Daizen Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi Takeda 562-1
    Just when this ancient Shinto shrine was founded is not clear, but records state it was built by local influential personage Honma Yamashiroto enshrine late Kamakura period nobleman Hino Suketomo and ascetic hermit Daizenbo. It is said funds were solicited to build the shrine in order to appease the vengeful spirit of Daizenbo, who was executed for helping Suketomo’s child, Kumawakamaru, to run away. The structure which conspicuously asserts its presence on the grounds is Sado’s oldest extant noh stage. One of the Four Noh Stages of Sado Province, even today firelight noh theater and Sagi school kyogen farce performances are held using the stage. The stage’s painted backdrop depicts a pine tree with the sun in the background, and it is believed that this is the only remaining example of this unusual style of noh backdrop.

    五重塔で有名な妙宣寺の近くにあります。大膳神社能舞台は1846年に再建されました。茅葺屋根と鮮やかな松の絵が印象的でした。現在でも実際に演能が行われているとのことでこちらで能を鑑賞してみたいと思いました。

  • Watatsu Shrine
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    Nigata Pref. Sadoshi Hamochiioka 550-4
    This shrine is one of the nine Sado-no-Shikinai Shrines. Called Sado Ichinomiya, it is a prestigious shrine visited by many pilgrims as they travel to each of the Ichinomiya shrines. Isotakeru and Susano-no-mikoto are enshrined as the deities of this shrine, and it is said that they bring safety to travellers. There are also yearly festivals held here, such as the Island Safe Travels Prayer Festival and the Island Maritime Safety Prayer Festival.

    度津神社(わたつじんじゃ)は、新潟県佐渡市羽茂飯岡(にいがたけんさどしはもちいいおか)にある佐渡国一宮だ。 祭神は、五十猛命...

  • Shiizaki Suwa Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi Harakuro
    An ancient Shinto shrine which records state was built in 1376 during the Muromachi period. Standing on a rise overlooking Lake Kamo, the shrine was the guardian shrine of the Kuji Honma, a local family with much influence in the area. The shrine’s noh stage, believed to have been erected in 1902, has been registered as a Tangible Folk Cultural Properties by the prefectural government. This stage is known for hosting the most noh performances in Sado. On Saturdays from May to early October (excluding August), wondrous firelight noh plays are held here, attracting large numbers of visitors from across the island and beyond. The shrine grounds are also a popular cherry blossom viewing destination in spring.
  • Ushio Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi Niibo Katagami 2532

    牛尾神社の見どころは能舞台でしょう。 ちなみに、この神社は、出雲大社から大国主命などを勧請して8世紀後半に建立された古い歴史。その境内に建つ能舞台は、ちょっと風雪に耐えた感もあります。佐渡でも三本の指に入る能舞台のようです。

  • Uga Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi Moroo 114

    新年の年賀には、地元民のみならず多くの人がお参りにきます。階段を15分ほど上った頂上に神社があり、両津湾を一望できる絶景です。脚力に自信のある人にオススメです。

  • Mano Miya
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    Niigata Sado-shi Mano 658
  • Dainichido
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    Niigata Sado-shi
  • Niku Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi Niku
  • Hakusan Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi Sawanemachi
  • Hachimangu Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi Yahata
  • Kizaki Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi Ogimachi
  • Suwa Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi Ryotsu Ebisu 142
  • Hachimangu Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi
  • Watanabehiroshi
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    Nigata Pref. Sadoshi Aikawaoura 795-1
  • Sado Gokoku Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi Chigusa Hei 135
  • Haguro Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi
  • Kusakari shrine
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    Nigata Pref. Sadoshi
  • Sannomiya Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi
  • Iimochi Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi
  • Hakusan Shrine
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    Niigata Sado-shi

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Found along the northwestern coast of Japan, Niigata prefecture is celebrated for its high-quality rice and breathtaking nature, most notably its spectacular mountains, whose white peaks draw in snow sports lovers from far and wide over the winter months. Hit the slopes at Yuzawa, pick out your favourite modern artist at Echigo Tsumari, or take a ferry over to Sado Island for an extra adventure.

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