Overview
Arikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine enshrined in Arikawa-go, Shinkamigoto-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture. Located on Nakadori Island in the Goto Islands, it has long been cherished as the local tutelary shrine. It brings together the faith of the community, having been founded by uniting three shrines that once stood in Arikawa-go.
Highlights
- ●The heritage of a shrine founded by merging three shrines
- ●A shrine enshrined at Arikawa on Nakadori Island in the Goto Islands
- ●A presence cherished as the local tutelary shrine
- ●The scenery of a Goto hamlet surrounded by the sea
History
Arikawa Shrine was founded by merging three shrines of Arikawa-go: Ubagimi Shrine, Tenman Shrine, and Hachiman Shrine. It carries a history of drawing the beliefs handed down at each of those shrines into one.
Access
The shrine is in Arikawa-go, Shinkamigoto-cho, in the Arikawa district in the northern part of Nakadori Island in the Goto Islands. Access to the island is basically by boat. Please check maps and official information for detailed routes and visiting hours.
Best season
The daytime hours of spring or autumn, when the light over the sea is clear, are recommended, letting you enjoy the visit together with the gentle scenery of the Goto hamlets.
Map
32.9808, 129.1220 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Cross by boat to the Arikawa district of Nakadori Island
- 2Walk through the streets of Arikawa-go
- 3Visit Arikawa Shrine
- 4Enjoy a meal of Goto's seafood
Did you know?
💡 Arikawa Shrine has an origin in which three shrines that once stood separately were combined into one.
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