Shinto shrine
Utō Jinja
善知鳥神社（うとうじんじゃ）
Aomori, Aomori Prefecture
A shrine in Yasukata, Aomori, that is the general guardian shrine of Aomori, enshrining the three Munakata goddesses. It is described as the birthplace of the town of Aomori, once called Utō village.
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: the three Munakata goddesses (Takiribime no Mikoto, Ichikishimahime no Mikoto, Tagitsuhime no Mikoto)
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it began when Utō Chūnagon Yasukata pacified this northern land in the reign of Emperor Ingyō and enshrined the three goddesses as kami protecting Sotogahama. It was rebuilt in Daidō 2 (807) at the time of Sakanoue no Tamuramaro's expedition to Tōhoku, and it was ranked as a prefectural shrine in Meiji 6.
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)
- 善知鳥神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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