Gozanoishi Shrine
御座石神社
Gozanoishi Shrine stands on the shore of Lake Tazawa in Senboku City. Its name comes from a large flat rock that looks like a goza, a woven rush mat; in the mid-1600s the Akita lord Satake Yoshitaka visited the area. The shrine was built in 1911 and is linked to the local legend of Tatsuko, a young woman who became a dragon. Its red torii gate on the rock looks out over the lake.
Visitor information
- Getting there
Take the regular Tazawako round-trip bus from JR Tazawako Station.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- A red-lacquered torii gate stands on the rock and overlooks the lakeshore.
- The shrine was built in 1911.
- The name comes from a large flat rock that looks like a goza (a woven rush mat).
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
- Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
- Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Akita and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Akita
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:30
- Sunrise06:12
- Dhuhr11:25
- Asr14:11
- Maghrib16:34
- Isha18:05
Times are calculated for Akita City. Times may differ elsewhere in Akita.
Places to pray near Gozanoishi Shrine
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Gozanoishi Shrine
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 4 Nov 2026): city.semboku.akita.jp