Keta Taisha Shrine
氣多大社
Noto's top-ranked shrine (ichinomiya), famous for matchmaking, with an ancient primeval forest behind it, the Irazu no Mori, which has been off-limits for about a thousand years.
Keta Taisha is the ichinomiya, or head shrine, of Noto Province. It enshrines Ōkuninushi and is famous as a god of matchmaking, drawing many young visitors to pray. Five buildings, including the main sanctuary and the worship hall, are designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Behind the shrine, the roughly 10,000 square meter primeval forest Irazu no Mori (Forest Where No One Enters) has been off-limits for about a thousand years and is designated a National Natural Monument. Located in Hakui City, it is about 10 minutes' drive from Senri Coast and about 1 hour by car from Kanazawa, making it a good first stop on a self-drive tour of Noto.
Opening hours
08:30–16:30 (prayer hours)
Nearby sights
- Myojoji Temple
- Chirihama Nagisa Driveway
- Noto Kongo Coast (Ganmon)
- Wakura Onsen
- Ipponsugi Street, Nanao
- Nanao Castle Ruins
- Noto-Kashima Station (Noto Sakura Station)
- Notojima Aquarium