Virtual Akata 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #19 Takitsu Shrine

 

     It is unknown when and where Takitsu Shrine was founded.  In 1900, the Shrine Bureau, which implemented Shrine Consolidation Policy, was created as a branch of the Home Ministry.  Takitsu Shrine was merged to Shinmei-sha Shrine sometime between 1910 and 1918.

     Shinmei-sha Shrine is the only major shrine in Akata.  The shrine was founded in Utetsu Village in 1398.  The shrine was first documented at the turn of the 15th century, when the Akotsu Family ruled the village.  Akata Village became an independent village presumably in the 17th century.  The village was first documented in 1704.

Shinmei-sha Shrine

Address: Hasuike-124 Akata, Yurihonjo, Akita 015-0023

Phone: 0184-22-1972