Keta Taisha Shrine

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The Keta Taisha Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Jike Town, Hakui City. The Shrine, which is dedicated to the worship of the Shinto deity Okuninushi-no-mikoto, is said to have been built around 2,000 years ago. The sacred grove in which the Inner Shrine is situated is known as the “Forbidden Forest,” and has been designated as a National Natural Monument (note that there is no admission to the Forest).

Spot details

Address: Ishikawa Pref. Hakuishi Jikemachi Cook 1-1 Map
Area: Hakui / Kahoku Area
Phone: 0767220602
Hours: 8:30-16:30
[7/21-8/31]8:30-18:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(300spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, JCB, AMEX, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

A shrine that blends in with the woods

Reviewed : 2018.03.15

A lot of shrines have forested areas, but they’re often quite manicured. Keta Shrine was like it was made with the forest in mind. Some parts were downright Ghibli-ish, especially the torii that led...
Magical place

Reviewed : 2017.10.16

It is well worth walking on the trail behind the shrine, where nature has been left untouched. It is also reported that UFOs have been sighted here. I was privileged to receive a warm welcome from...
我が家の初詣はだいたい気多大社です

Reviewed : 2023.01.05

元旦の午後に初詣として来訪。1㎞ほど離れた無料駐車場から往復歩きました。（昔は無料シャトルバスがあったが今年はなかった）たまたま雨が降っていなかったので問題なし。ここは、一度5千円以上を収めてお祓いをしていただくと、6月と12月の年2回DMが来ます。年末は願い事なども書いて郵便振り込みをすると、お参りの券が送られてきて、持参すると特別拝観の待合室からお祓いにいけるので、寒い中、長蛇の列に並ぶこ...