Shinto shrine
Yohashira Jinja
四柱神社（よはしらじんじゃ）
Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
A shrine in Ōte, Matsumoto City, beside Chitose Bridge over the Metoba River, affectionately known as “Shintō.” It enshrines four kami: Ame no Minakanushi no Kami, Takamimusubi no Kami and Kamimusubi no Kami, regarded as the three kami of creation, and Amaterasu Ōmikami.
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: Ame no Minakanushi no Kami, Takamimusubi no Kami, Kamimusubi no Kami, Amaterasu Ōmikami
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, the four great kami came to be worshipped in Matsumoto in Meiji 7, and on October 1, Meiji 12, they were enshrined at the present site as a new shrine. After receiving an imperial visit by Emperor Meiji the following year, the shrine lost its buildings in the great Matsumoto fire of Meiji 21, and the present buildings are said to have been rebuilt in Taishō 13.
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)
- 四柱神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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