A power spot where divine energy gushs out like a spring - Kida Taisha

Ichinomiya of Noto Province - Kita Taisha Shrine - Mysterious Forest and the Power of Resurrection

(Umai Photo provided by Kita Taisha)

1-1 Terayacho, Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture

The enshrined deity, Oonamuchi Mikoto

Ketaisha, located in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the west coast of the Noto Peninsula, has long been revered as the shrine of Noto Province. Approximately a 45-minute drive from Kanazawa Station, this shrine is embraced by the rich nature of Noto, and provides deep peace and energy to visitors.

Hakui City has been a land that has cultivated its own culture since ancient times, and there is a legend that UFOs appear. Its mysterious atmosphere, combined with the majestic appearance of Kida Taisha Shrine, invites visitors to a special world.

(Inside the Kida Taisha Shrine Photo provided by Kida Taisha Shrine)

The establishment of Kida Taisha Shrine is very old, and its history is said to date back to the era of God. It appears in literature during the Nara period, when poetry was written in the Manyoshu. Otomo no Yakamochi was a poet involved in compiling the Manyoshu, and was also a high-ranking official under the Ritsuryo system who was promoted to Chunagon. In March 746, he was ordered to become Echizen-gun, and he served in Echizen-China (Noto Province was part of Echizen-China) for five years. In 2014, when Iemochi visited various parts of Noto, he first visited Kita Taisha Shrine and was said to have been impressed by the gods. This also shows that at the time, Kida Taisha Shrine was already well-respected as an important shrine. The owner of the house is

"I pray to the stove of Umi Sachi's leopard before him."

I sang. This poem is a poem of a person praying with white sleeves in front of the god of Kida Taisha Shrine, the god of seafood, conveying the pious feelings of the house owner to the god.

(Kita Taisha Shrine Hodge Photo provided by Kita Taisha)

In the Azuchi-Momoyama period, Kida Taisha was heavily revered by Maeda Toshiie, who ruled the Kaga domain, and successive lords. The Maeda family positioned Kida Taisha as the guardian deity of Noto, and actively supported the construction of the shrine building and festivals. Its protection continued throughout the Edo period, and Kida Taisha Shrine established its position as an important prayer site for the Kaga domain.

Hatakeyama Motokuni was a great guardian daimyo during the Muromachi period, ruled over four countries: Kawachi, Kii, Echichu, and Noto. His second son, Hatakeyama Mitsuyoshi, was given the Noto, one of them, and became the Noto Hatakeyama clan, and became the shogunate daimyo. Wakamiya Shrine was rebuilt by the Hatakeyama clan. It has been designated as a national Important Cultural Property as a valuable remains that conveys the architectural style of the Muromachi period to this day.

(Wakamiya Shrine Photo provided by Kida Taisha)

Not only Wakamiya Shrine, but the main shrine (Okiki no Mikoto), the shrine hall, the shrine gate, and Hakusan Shrine are nationally designated important cultural properties, while the Shinto and the Shinto shrine are both prefectural designated cultural properties. The grounds of Kida Taisha Shrine are truly a treasure trove of historical buildings and are captivating visitors.

A virgin forest that lives in the unenterable forest and sacred area

The shrines protected by the Kaga Domain are a natural monument in the country. This shrine cluster is called "Entrance no Mori" and the Okumiya Shrine is enshrined. For over 400 years, the forest that cannot be entered has been prohibited as a sacred area. This forest is only used when even priests carry out a ritual at the Okumiya once a year. This is a primeval forest that is approximately 33,000 square meters in size, and is full of trees that are 300 to 500 years old.

(Kita Taisha and the Forest of Nobuno Photo provided by Kita Taisha)

The Unentou Forest is a precious place with untouched nature, and its mysterious atmosphere overwhelms visitors. Huge trees tower in the dense forest, mossy rocks and old tree roots create a unique landscape. In the silence, you can hear only the sounds of birds singing and the scuffing of leaves from the trees, you can feel a sense of unity with nature in peace.

It was once believed that a god would descend into this forest, and to protect its holiness, it was prohibited from access to the public. Even today, only those with special permission can enter, and the mystical nature remains in place.

Special prayer experience in the forest where you can't enter (currently finished)

In the past, there was an opportunity to pray at the sacred forest "Entrance no Mori." (Limited time only, December 1, 2020 to February 2, 2021.) This was a special prayer that was said to have also been received by the lord of Kaga Domain, Maeda Toshiie and his wife Matsu, and many people came to this prayer in pursuit of the benefits.

Formal attire for prayers, men were required to wear suits and women were required to wear suits. This is to provide a decent tribute to a ritual in a sacred place.

The story was about to enter the forest where we were unable to enter and pray for two or two applause at a far-off place of worship, giving us a more energetic spirit than the gods, and praying for health and happiness, but many people who had actually experienced it said, "That was exactly what happened."

(Hakusan Shrine Photo provided by Kida Taisha)

First, we will perform an exorcism, and as the sound of Japanese drums echoes, we will hold two prayers and two applauses at the shrine before entering the forest. In the forest, private language and photography are prohibited, and you will concentrate on experiencing the sacred atmosphere in silence.

Once you step in, you will be overwhelmed by the power that the unentering forest releases. My body is resting and it feels very comfortable. It was a cold day, but after visiting the shrine, the chills disappeared from my body and I was truly at ease.

It was a very valuable and valuable experience. It was such a wonderful experience that I would like to enter the forest that I couldn't enter again and visit.

A divine ritual that brings spring to the Umomatsuri and Noto

(Umai Photo provided by Kita Taisha)

Every year on April 8th, Kida Taisha Shrine holds a special ritual called the Uno Festival. This is known as a festival that invites spring to Noto and is designated as an important intangible folk cultural property in the country.

The cormorant festival begins with the priest entering the sea and capturing the cormorants. Captured cormorants are offered to the gods and are used for rituals to pray for a good catch, a great harvest, and for people's health.

The biggest highlight of the Umo Festival is the scene where the priest releases cormorants into the sea. The cormorants flapped their wings towards the sky, and its appearance seems to symbolize the strength of life. The Umo Festival is a festival that prays for harmony between nature and humans, and you can feel the depth of faith among the people of Noto.

(Kita Taisha Snow Scenery Photo provided by Kita Taisha)

The power of profit and resurrection and the light of hope

Kida Taisha has been known since ancient times as the "god of matchmaking," but that's not the only thing. He is also revered as the "resurrection god" who gives him the power to overcome difficulties and take new steps.

It is said that this benefit will become a fortress that will escape misfortune and give you the power to revive like a phoenix. When you are at a crossroads in your life or facing difficulties, you will surely find a new ray of hope when you visit Kida Taisha Shrine.

The charm of Hakui City: UFOs and Chirihama Nagisa Driveway

Hakui City is a land with many other charms besides Kida Taisha Shrine. What's particularly famous is its aspect of its "UFO Village," where UFO sightings are frequent.

(Cosmo Isle Hakui)

Located in the city, the Cosmo Isle Hakui offers exhibits about UFOs and a variety of information on space science, making it a popular tourist attraction. Additionally, UFO-themed events and workshops are held, allowing you to feel the romance of space.

Furthermore, Hakui City is home to the Chirihama Nagisa Driveway, the only place in Japan where you can drive along the sandy beaches. The refreshing feeling of running along the shores of the 8km-long sandy beach is a special experience you won't find anywhere else. At dusk, you can see the beautiful sunset setting on the horizon, creating a romantic atmosphere.

(Chirihama Nagisa Driveway)

Summary: A journey to heal your body and mind at Noto's sacred sites

Kida Taisha Shrine is a sacred place in Noto, embraced by ancient history and rich nature. Walking around the grounds filled with sacred atmosphere, visiting historic buildings, and above all, feeling the power of God will make you feel soothed both physically and mentally.

When the time comes when you can go out, be sure to visit Kida Taisha Shrine to get energized and revive! Enjoy the charm of Noto by combining it with nearby tourist spots such as the UFO legend of Hakui City and the Chirihama Nagisa Driveway. It's sure to be an unforgettable journey.

Shokey Hayashi

Exorcist/Radionics Technique Researcher

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Born in Aomori Prefecture in 1965, he has been suffering from troubles, illnesses and injuries caused by spiritual phenomena since childhood. However, one day, when he was 20 years old, he attended an event, had a mysterious experience at the venue, and was hit by lightning energy from the heavens, as if piercing the spinal cord from his brain, and his psychic abilities blossomed. He then began studying psychology and psychiatry, and now he has combined psychiatry and consciousness engineering. Established "Radionics exorcism" using our own radionics techniques. "It's possible to treat your fortune" beyond exorcism, memorial service, and healing.