Akagami Shrine Gosa-do Hall
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Five shrines nestled atop a 999-step stone staircase, said to have been built by ogres in a single night. This is a mystical power spot deeply connected to Oga's Namahage folklore.
Highlights
- Five shrines atop a 999-step stone staircase
- Deeply connected to Oga's Namahage folklore
- The Sugata-mi no Ido, a well where pilgrims once used reflections to divine their fortune
- The mountain path from the Gosa-do Hall to the peak, historically used for ascetic training
- The popular trekking course known as "Oyama-kake"
Basic Information
- Address
- 35, Monzen Hagurakawa, Funagawa-ko Honyama, Oga City, Akita Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Akita
- Access
- ・By Car From Funagawa Port, head towards Toga and Nyudozaki via Minami-iso. Pass the Monzen fishing port and continue up the hill for about 2 minutes. You'll find the parking lot on the right-hand side after a hairpin curve. From the parking lot, it's approximately a 25-minute walk up a steep, uneven stone staircase to the Gosa-do Hall. Show route
- Op.Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Cld.Days
- Open every day
- Fee
- Free
- INFO
- Parking is free, but be aware that you'll need to climb 999 stone steps to reach Gosha-do Hall. It takes about 25 minutes on foot, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
Overview
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