Overview
Keta Shrine, formally written Keta Taisha, is a Shinto shrine located in the Jike district of Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture. Recorded in the Engishiki as a Myojin Taisha, it was the ichinomiya of former Noto Province. The main enshrined kami is Okuninushi.
Highlights
- ●The ichinomiya, or leading shrine, of former Noto Province
- ●A shrine recorded in the Engishiki as a Myojin Taisha
- ●The enshrinement of the kami Okuninushi
- ●A shrine holding an Important Cultural Property
History
Listed in the Engishiki as a Myojin Taisha, the shrine served as the ichinomiya of former Noto Province, with Okuninushi enshrined as its principal kami. It holds the designation of Important Cultural Property, and its main festival is held annually on April 3.
Access
The shrine is located in the Jike district of the city of Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Best season
Set amid the nature of the Noto region, the shrine offers a calm atmosphere alongside the surrounding scenery, especially during the fresh green of early summer and the autumn foliage season.
Map
36.9260, 136.7680 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Visit Keta Shrine, the ichinomiya of former Noto Province
- 2View the structure designated as an Important Cultural Property
- 3Take in the dignified setting of a Myojin Taisha listed in the Engishiki
- 4Explore the surrounding nature and townscape of Hakui
Did you know?
💡 The main festival of Keta Shrine is held annually on April 3.
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