1 Kotakihitsuishi, Kisakata Town, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Kinpo Shrine, located in Nikaho, Akita Prefecture, is a serene spiritual site best known as the gateway to Naso Falls. Visitors can explore the shrine's grounds, which feature a stage for the Ennen Chokurairo Dance (a designated intangible folk cultural property) and a recreation area. The path to Naso Falls leads through the shrine, offering scenic views and a chance to appreciate the natural surroundings. Be prepared for some steps and slopes on the way to the waterfall. The shrine is said to have been a center for Shugendo practices associated with Mount Chokai.