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Keta Taisha Shrine

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Keta Taisha Shrine

Keta Taisha (気多大社), also known as Keta Grand Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the oldest and most important shrines in the Hokuriku region and is dedicated to Ōkuninushi (大国主), a prominent deity in Japanese mythology associated with nation-building, agriculture, medicine, and matchmaking.

The shrine has a long history, with its origins estimated to date back over 2,000 years. The current main hall was built in 1654 and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Keta Taisha is also known for its unique religious festivals, including the Keta Taisha Tairyo-bata Festival, which is held every May. During the festival, huge tairyo-bata flags (大漁旗), traditionally flown on fishing boats to celebrate large catches and pray for safe voyages, are hung throughout the shrine grounds. Traditional performances such as kagura (sacred Shinto dance) and taiko drumming are also held.

The shrine is located near the coast and its grounds offer stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. Visitors can also explore Keta-no-Naritasan (気多の成田山), a sub-shrine within the Keta Taisha grounds that is dedicated to Fudō Myōō, a wrathful deity who protects Buddhism.

TOC
  1. Getting there
    1. By Train and Bus
    2. Bus Information
    3. From Kanazawa by Direct Bus
  2. Details

Getting there

By Train and Bus

From Kanazawa:

  1. Take a train to Hakui Station (55 minutes, 830 yen)
  2. From Hakui Station, take a Hokutetsu Noto Bus bound for Togi or Takahama
  3. Get off at Ichinomiya bus stop (10 minutes, 250 yen)
  4. Walk about 5 minutes to the shrine

From Wakura Onsen:

  1. Take a train to Hakui Station (45 minutes, 590 yen)
  2. Follow the same bus route as above

Bus Information

  • Buses run about once per hour
  • Look for buses bound for Togi (富来) or Takahama
  • Get off at Ichinomiya (一の宮) bus stop

From Kanazawa by Direct Bus

  • Take the Hokutetsu Noto Bus from Kanazawa Station’s west exit, bus stop no. 7
  • Get off at Ichinomiya bus stop
  • Walk about 5 minutes to the shrine

Details

Hours8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
AdmissionFree
Phone+81 767-22-0602
Address〒925-0003 Ishikawa, Hakui, Jikemachi, Ku−１−1
Official Websitehttps://keta.jp/
TOC
  1. Getting there
    1. By Train and Bus
    2. Bus Information
    3. From Kanazawa by Direct Bus
  2. Details
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