Shinto shrine
Takase Jinja
高瀬神社（たかせじんじゃ）
Nanto, Toyama Prefecture
The Ichinomiya of Etchū, in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, known as a shrine listed in the Engishiki. It enshrines Ōkuninushi no Ōkami as its principal kami, with Ame no Ikutama no Mikoto and Isotakeru no Mikoto as accompanying kami.
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: Ōkuninushi no Ōkami (principal kami); Ame no Ikutama no Mikoto, Isotakeru no Mikoto (accompanying kami)
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, its enshrinement is said to date either from the age of the kami or from the 11th year of Emperor Keikō; it is said that when Ōkuninushi no Ōkami opened up Hokuriku he enshrined a guardian kami, later also settled his own spirit here, and returned to Izumo. It was deeply revered by the imperial court, rising in divine rank from Junior Fifth Rank in Hōki 11 to Senior First Rank in Jishō 4, and it was ranked as a prefectural shrine in Meiji 6 and as a Kokuhei Shōsha in Taishō 12.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 高瀬神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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