Located in Aomori City, it is the only shrine in the country with a long history of protecting people from illnesses, diseases, and calamities.

The shrine is full of attractions not only for those who wish to ward off bad luck but also the Tsugaru-ben mikuji in the shape of an apple and a scallop, mizu-mikuji (a type of omikuji that predicts one’s fortune) that float on colorful flowers in the water, red seals with designs unique to shrines in Aomori and Aomori Nebuta items displayed on the precincts of a shrine; they are all popular among tourists as well.

When the Aomori Nebuta Festival is around the corner, 130 goldfish Nebuta floats line up at the Otorii gate of Hirota Shrine, decorating the town and creating a nostalgic scene for local residents.
The goldfish Nebuta were donated by many people through crowdfunding.
Since then, the shrine has been enshrined in the precincts of the shrine to pray for the prosperity of the community and the happiness of its people, thanks to the many citizens who have donated goldfish Nebuta lights every year.

The shrine is also a fabulous photo spot. If you are exploring around the area, why not drop in?