Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Akita Prefecture
Explore 2 sacred places in Akita Prefecture, Japan, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Akita Seibo no Sono
Yuzawadai, Akita Prefecture, Japan
In the hills of Yuzawadai outside Akita City, the Institute of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist preserves a wooden statue of Mary that,...
Ōyu Stone Circles
Kazuno, Akita Prefecture, Japan
On a plateau above the Oyu River in northern Japan, two stone circles have watched the summer solstice sun set along the same axis for 4,000 years....
Key questions
Akita Prefecture sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Akita Prefecture?
This regional guide currently includes 2 sacred sites in Akita Prefecture, Japan.
Which traditions are represented in Akita Prefecture?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Christianity, Shinto.
Can I view Akita Prefecture sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.