Nicknamed Akaishi-san since ancient times, he has been widely revered as the guardian deity of industrial prosperity, river and maritime safety, and traffic safety. A large red stone that is said to be the origin of the word Shiwa Town is enshrined in the temple grounds. The approach to the shrine is lined with large cherry trees, and among them is the 700-year-old matchmaking cherry tree, the Minami-no-zakura, which attracts a large number of visitors in the spring.
- residence/location
- 3-1 Honmachi Kawahara, Sakura-cho, Shiwa-machi, Shiwa-gun, Iwate 028-3307
- Inquiries
- Shikari Wake Shrine Office
TEL: 019-672-2767
FAX: 019-672-2767 - Other
- Access】Take a cab from Hizume Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line.
Parking】 20 regular cars
【Festival】First Friday-Sunday in September
Cherry blossom information
- Season
- Usually mid-April
- Features
- The approach to the temple is lined with large cherry trees, among which is the "Minamimune no Sakura," a 700-year-old cherry tree that is said to be a matchmaking tree.