Yahiko Otorii
弥彦大鳥居
The symbol of Yahiko Village
Standing at 30.16 meters (98.95 feet) tall, this impressive torii (Shinto shrine gate) was constructed in 1982 to commemorate the opening of the Jōetsu Shinkansen line. Modeled after the Ichino-torii (first gate) of Yahiko Shrine, it features a massive shrine plaque that's roughly the size of a small apartment or a large living room. As a Ryōbu torii (a type of torii with supporting pillars), it is the tallest in Japan. You can't help but be overwhelmed by its monumental size.
General Information
| Address | 新潟県西蒲原郡弥彦村矢作7342-4 |
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| Telephone Number | 0256-94-3154 |
| Fax Number | 0256-94-5211 |
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