Shinto shrine
Taiheizan Miyoshi Jinja
太平山三吉神社（たいへいざんみよしじんじゃ）
Akita, Akita Prefecture
A shrine that passes down the faith of Mt. Taihei, affectionately called "Miyoshi-san" and "Sankichi-san." It has an Okumiya at the summit and a Satomiya in the city of Akita.
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 kami: Ōnamuchi no Ōkami, Sukunahikona no Ōkami and 三吉霊神
History and things to know
The shrine enshrines 三吉霊神 together with Ōnamuchi no Ōkami and Sukunahikona no Ōkami, and carries on a faith in which people pray for strength, victory and success, and prosperity in their work. Here it is introduced as a starting point for visiting the Satomiya.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The routes to the Satomiya and to the Okumiya at the summit are different. To visit the Okumiya, please also check the guidance for climbing the mountain.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 秋田県神社庁「太平山三吉神社」（2026-10-16 確認）
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