Air Shrine in Asahimachi, Yamagata Prefecture, is the only shrine in the world whose deity is "air.
- Yamagata
- Sightseeing
Air Shrine" where air is the deity
The main shrine where "air" is enshrined, located 3 meters underground
Let's look up to the heavens in the V pose! How to visit the Air Shrine
First, bow deeply twice
● Clap your hands four times while chanting "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" in your heart
● Turn both palms inward and look up to the sky in V pose while thanking the air and nature
● Finally, bow deeply once
You may be confused by the unique manners, but if you worship in the correct manner, you can take in the clean air of Asahimachi. However, if you follow the correct etiquette, you will be able to take in the clean air of Asahimachi. The shrine is recommended not only during the lush greenery of summer, but also in the autumn when the leaves turn red! Why don't you enjoy the clean and delicious air of Yamagata Prefecture?
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Location
745-1 Shirakura, Asahimachi, Yamagata
Access
40 min. by car from JR Sasawa Station
21 min. on the Yamako Bus bound for Miyayado from JR Sawazawa Sta. on the JR Sawazawa Line. 20 min. by cab from the last stop.
Business Hours
Closed, closed in winter
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Travel to "Air Shrine" on a weekday!
Accommodations and other facilities are more economical on weekdays than on weekends. If you travel wisely on weekdays, you may be able to visit more places!