18Hie Shrine
A town shrine with fun zodiac stone statues and monthly changing goshuin (temple stamps).
Located in the heart of Toyama City, Hie Shrine is affectionately known as "Sanno-san" by the citizens of Toyama. It has long been cherished as the principal tutelary shrine of the Toyama Domain, and is a peaceful and comforting shrine in the city center.
It is also worshipped as the god of matchmaking, safe childbirth, and commerce and industry, and visitors come with a variety of hopes and wishes, including those seeking success in love, those expecting a baby, and those working hard.
Held every year in early summer (May 31st to June 2nd), the Sanno Festival is one of Toyama's most representative festivals, bringing a lively and vibrant atmosphere to the entire town.
The temple grounds are lined with stone statues of the Chinese zodiac animals, adding to the enjoyment of visiting the temple as visitors can search for their own zodiac sign and take photos.
Furthermore, the goshuin (temple/shrine stamp) book, which features a different colored shrine emblem each month, is a popular item that enhances the joy of collecting. There are also limited-edition goshuin books and goshuin stamps available.
Easily accessible from Toyama Station and the airport, this "town forest" is a place you can drop by for a leisurely stroll.
Why not take a short break during your journey and spend some time rejuvenating your mind surrounded by tranquil trees?
Facility information
| Name | Hie Shrine |
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| Address | 4-12 Sanno-cho, Toyama City |
| Phone | 076-421-6318 |
| Opening hours | [Time for receiving Goshuin (temple/shrine stamps) and amulets] 8:30～17:00 [Visiting Hours] You can visit the shrine 24 hours a day, but the opening hours for the main hall are as follows. [January, February, March, November, December] 6:00～17:00 [April, May, September, October] 5:30～17:00 [June, July, August] 5:00～17:00 |
| Usage Fees | Free A donation is required during the prayer service. https://www.hie.jp/formal-prayer/ |
| Holiday | Open all year round |
| Parking | Admission is free for visitors. ◆Usage hours Sanno West Parking Lot: 8:30 AM - 17:00 PM Sanno East Parking Lot: 8:30 AM - 19:30 PM ◆Parking fee 300 yen (tax included) for the first hour, 400 yen (tax included) for 2 to 12 hours. ◆ Periods during which the service is unavailable During the New Year's visit period (December 22 to January 7) and the Sanno Festival period (May 26 to June 3), both the Sanno West Parking Lot and the Sanno East Parking Lot will be unavailable. ♦ Bus (large and medium-sized vehicle) parking reservation information Daytime hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - 2,000 yen (tax included) per hour (maximum 6,000 yen (tax included) during the day). Nighttime (17:00 to 9:00 the following morning): 6,000 yen per vehicle *Large vehicles and buses can also be parked here. For further information, please read https://www.hie.jp/access/ |
| Access |
From Toyama Station (South Exit), take the tram bound for "Minami-Toyama Station" (approximately 9 minutes) → Get off at "Nishimachi" tram stop, then walk for approximately 5 minutes.
Take the "Circular Line (Centram)" from Toyama Station (South Exit) (approximately 14 minutes) → Get off at the "Grand Plaza-mae" tram stop, then walk for approximately 5 minutes.
Take the Toyama Chihō Railway bus from Toyama Station → Get off at "Sōgawa" and walk for about 5 minutes.
Approximately 25 minutes on foot from Toyama Station
Approximately 15 minutes from the Toyama Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway towards the city center.
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| Official Website | https://www.hie.jp/ |
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| Remarks | Cashless payment available (some locations) |
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