Kohata Jinja Shrine
Kohata Jinja
A historic landmark in Yaita, Tochigi, featuring a vermilion gate and main hall designated as Important Cultural Properties.Explore this spot
Kohata Jinja is a significant shrine located in Yaita City, Tochigi Prefecture. The site is home to the main hall (Honden) and the gate (Romon), both of which are designated as National Important Cultural Properties.
What makes it special
About Kohata Jinja Shrine
- View the National Important Cultural Property architecture of the Romon gate and Honden hall.
- Enjoy a serene landscape surrounded by a 200-year-old cedar forest.
- Experience traditional seasonal events like the January Dondo-yaki or April Taidai Kagura.
- Witness the authentic mid-Muromachi period architectural style preserved in time.
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
23°/20°
53%
Tue
8/4
29°/18°
6%
Wed
8/5
28°/21°
45%
Thu
8/6
31°/22°
72%
Fri
8/7
30°/23°
88%
Sat
8/8
29°/22°
92%
Sun
8/9
27°/21°
58%
Tips
Payment
Cash only (availability of shops/stalls is unconfirmed)
English Support
Limited English signage available
Reservations
No reservation required
Clothing
Comfortable walking shoes recommended due to stone steps
Photography
Please observe shrine etiquette when taking photos
Accessibility
Limited accessibility for wheelchairs due to stairs and uneven stone paths
Etiquette
Smoking and open flames are strictly prohibited on the grounds