Iwakiyama Shrine
In Japanese: 岩木山神社
An old shrine at the foot of Mt. Iwaki, worshipped for over 1,200 years. Its richly carved buildings are nicknamed the "Nikko of the north".
Important Cultural Property (two-story gate, middle gate, inner gate, worship hall, main hall, fence)
Nearby
- Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Nishimeya ≈ 20 min by car
- Fujita Memorial Garden ≈ 30 min by car
- Hirosaki Park ≈ 30 min by car
- Hirosaki Nakacho Samurai District ≈ 30 min by car
- Former Hirosaki City Library ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Konan bus (Iwakisan line, for Dake Onsen) from JR Hirosaki Sta. about 43 min to Iwakiyama-jinja-mae, right by the stop
- Good to know
- Summer 8:00–17:00, winter 8:30–16:00
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info