Overview
Sekiyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture. Long rooted in the Myoko area, the shrine invites quiet worship and strolling in its calm surroundings. It is cherished as a place that carries local faith into the present day.
Highlights
- ●The hall of a shikinaisha enshrined in the Myoko area
- ●Calm grounds where you can worship quietly
- ●Its historical standing as an old shrine of Echigo Province
- ●Shrine scenery wrapped in the nature of the four seasons
History
Sekiyama Shrine is counted among the shikinaisha listed in the register of shikinaisha of Echigo Province, marking it as a shrine whose lineage reaches back to ancient records. It stands in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture, and is regarded as one of the old shrines of Echigo Province.
Access
The shrine is located in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture. As it lies in a mountainous area, please check maps and official information for detailed access and routes before you set out.
Best season
The seasons of fresh green and autumn foliage, when the greenery of the grounds stands out, are especially fine for quiet worship and strolling. The early morning, with fewer visitors, offers a calm atmosphere.
Map
36.9338, 138.2135 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Walk the approach and pass through the torii into the grounds
- 2Worship at the hall and take in the atmosphere of an old shrine
- 3Stroll unhurriedly through the grounds
- 4Continue on to the surrounding Myoko area
Did you know?
💡 It is regarded as a shikinaisha included in the register of shikinaisha of Echigo Province, a shrine whose name can be traced in records from ancient times.
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