Title Shinsen-en Garden

  • Aomori
  • Akita
  • Iwate
Topic(s):
Shrines/Temples/Churches Public Works & Institutions (Museums, etc.) National Parks/Quasi-National Parks
Medium/Media of Use:
Interpretive Sign
Text Length:
≤250 Words
FY Prepared:
2018
Associated Tourism Board:
Towada-Hachimantai National Park

神泉苑(しんせんえん)


十和田神社から急階段を登った先に神泉苑があります。周りから隔絶された神泉苑には、占場や小さな社殿の数々が佇んでいます。


由緒ある森と多様性豊かな野生動物が、この地の平和と神秘を象徴しています。本殿で手を合わせたら、昔の参拝者に思いを馳せつつ、裏から続く急階段を登り、小さな社殿を目指します。


南祖殿が祀る南祖坊は、十和田湖に潜む凶暴な八頭の大蛇を初めて退治した英雄として崇められています。ここで祈りを捧げると、来世で大きなご利益を授かると言われています。


十和田青龍権現社は十和田湖を護る水の神、青龍大権現を祀っています。神社の中でも最も神聖な場所として、十和田湖の奥深くに佇んでおり、湖を一望する景勝地でもあります。十和田神社からさらに山を登ってお参りを続ければ、願いが必ず叶うと言われています!

Shinsen-en Garden


The Shinsen Garden is a secluded area connected to Towada Shrine by a steep, stair-lined path. It includes the Uranai-ba divination spot and various other smaller shrines.


Home to an ancient forest and a rich variety of wildlife, it is a peaceful and deeply spiritual area. After visiting the main Towada Shrine, join pilgrims from generations past and continue your spiritual journey up the steep steps behind the shrine, to the smaller shrine beyond.


The Nansoden Shrine is dedicated to Nansonobo, the deified hero who first conquered the monstrous serpent spirit of Lake Towada. It is said that if you pray here you will receive great blessings in your next life.


The Towada-Seiryu-Gongensha Shrine is dedicated to the blue dragon water deity which protects Lake Towada. The most sacred spot of the shrine stands near the deepest point of the Lake Towada, and offers a commanding view over the water. It’s said that if you make the pilgrimage high up into the mountains above Towada Shrine, your wish is sure to be granted!


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