浦田神社

Japanese Name浦田神社
PrefectureAkita
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityTobiuso no Kami
Coordinates40.1030188, 140.4128387

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Located in Akita Prefecture, Urasa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Kami of agriculture and fertility. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with its main hall featuring a traditional tiled roof. Visitors can explore the surrounding rice fields and enjoy stunning views of the nearby mountains. In the autumn, the shrine is adorned with vibrant fall foliage.

Cultural Significance

As a major agricultural center, Urasa Shrine is deeply connected to the mythology of rice cultivation. According to legend, the shrine's primary deity is responsible for ensuring bountiful harvests and protecting the local population from famine. During the annual Autumn Festival (Tsugaru Matsuri), locals gather to celebrate the shrine's power with food, drink, and traditional dances.

Enshrined Deities

Tobiuso no Kami Okanaga-kami

Location

Spot an error?

This shrine data is sourced from OpenStreetMap. You can submit a correction or edit it on OpenStreetMap.

Shrine data © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database License.

Browse shrines by prefecture

Jump to Shinto shrines across Japan — 108 prefectures in our directory.

Japanese Culture Network

Japanese Wood Joints

Ancient joinery techniques of Japanese master craftsmen

ShrinePuzzle

Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games

Kohibou

Japanese coffee culture — kissaten, third wave and brewing guides

E2Japan

Explore Japan's landmarks, shrines and hidden locations

The 725 Club

SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker

Spaceship Adventures

Hoshi no Isan — a Japanese-aesthetic space RPG in development

Japan In Pixels

A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027

CSSKitsune

Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts

Shinto Wisdom app icon
Free App · No Ads · Offline

Shinto Wisdom Daily Practice

by 10k Game Studio

Every day, one teaching. One moment of stillness.
Kanji, meaning, and a quiet reflection — rooted in the philosophy behind Japan's forests, seasons, and sacred silences.

結び Musubi 清め Harae 自然 Shizen 間 Ma 誠 Makoto + 45 more
Get it on Google Play