Yahiko Shrine (Yahiko Village, Niigata Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yahiko Shrine is a historic shrine located in Yahiko Village, Niigata Prefecture. It has attracted local worshippers as the Ichinomiya (the most representative shrine of Echigo Province) of Echigo Province. Its founding is said to date back to ancient times, and the shrine buildings and festivals have been passed down throughout its long history.
