Shinto shrine
Kinpō Jinja
金峰神社（きんぽうじんじゃ）
Nikaho, Akita Prefecture
A shrine beside Naso Falls in Kotaki, Kisakata-machi, Nikaho, which has also been called Zaō Gongen. It enshrines six deities, including Emperor Ankan and Izanami no Mikoto.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined deities: Emperor Ankan, Izanami no Mikoto, Kotosakao no Mikoto, Ōhirume no Mikoto, Uka no Mitama no Mikoto, Yasomagatsuhi no Ōkami
History and things to know
According to the guide of the Association of Shinto Shrines, it was anciently called Zaō Gongen, and it is said to have begun when En no Ozunu brought Zaō Gongen from Yoshino in Hakuhō 9 and built a hall. Legends of Jikaku Daishi remain at Chōkai Jinja, which is enshrined with it, and the bugaku dance handed down here is still performed as the Ennen Chōkurairo Mai.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The official spelling is 金峯神社 (Kinpō Jinja). Based on the shrine introduction page of the Akita Prefecture Association of Shinto Shrines.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 金峰神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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