“Hatsumode 2025: 7 Snake-Themed Shrines and Temples in Aichi Prefecture – Access and Parking Guide”

In 2025, the Chinese zodiac sign is Mi (巳), represented by the snake. More specifically, it is the year of “Kinoto-Mi” (乙巳)—one of the 60 combinations in the traditional Japanese sexagenary cycle, which blends the Ten Heavenly Stems and Twelve Earthly Branches.

The character 乙 (kinoto) symbolizes gentle, flexible growth—like budding plants—while 巳 (mi) represents transformation, renewal, and wisdom.

Together, 2025 is interpreted as a year of graceful adaptability, where we shed the past and step into a new stage of life with resilience and insight.

From a spiritual and psychological perspective, this is seen as a powerful time for personal rebirth, letting go of old patterns and stepping into your authentic self.

In Japanese tradition, snakes have long been revered as symbols of rebirth, transformation, wisdom, and financial fortune—and their blessings are believed to be especially strong in the Year of the Snake.

In honor of the 2025 zodiac, we’ve compiled a list of seven notable shrines and temples in Aichi Prefecture that are associated with snakes. These sacred spots are ideal for hatsumode (the first shrine visit of the New Year), offering meaningful prayers for wisdom, prosperity, and personal growth.

Hatsumode 2025: Atsuta Jingu – A Sacred Shrine in Aichi Perfect for the Year of the Snake

• A white snake is believed to live in a camphor tree over 1,000 years old on the shrine grounds, and it is considered a symbol of financial luck and good fortune.

• Benefits: Increased financial fortune, good luck, and protection from misfortune.

🚗 Access

Address: 1-1-1 Jingū, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya City

• Meitetsu Nagoya Line: Get off at “Jingū-mae Station,” about a 3-minute walk.

• JR Tokaido Main Line: Get off at “Atsuta Station,” about an 8-minute walk.

• Subway Meijo Line:
  Get off at “Atsuta Jingū Tenmacho Station” (formerly “Tenmacho Station”), about a 5-minute walk.
  Get off at “Atsuta Jingū Nishi Station” (formerly “Jingū Nishi Station”), about a 7-minute walk.

As of January 4, 2023, the names of two stations on the Meijō Subway Line have been changed: “Tenmacho Station” is now “Atsuta Jingū Tenmacho Station,” and “Jingū Nishi Station” is now “Atsuta Jingū Nishi Station.”

🅿️Parking Information

Atsuta Jingu offers three official parking lots that visitors can use free of charge.

Parking Lot	Capacity	Hours of Operation	Fee	Notes
East Gate Parking Lot	Approx. 300 cars	7:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Free	Largest capacity. About a 3-minute walk from Meitetsu “Jingū-mae Station.”
South Gate Parking Lot	Approx. 60 cars	7:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Free	About a 4-minute walk from Subway “Atsuta Jingū Tenma-cho Station.” Close to the main approach.
West Gate Parking Lot	Approx. 40 cars	Open 24 hours	Free	Easily accessible from National Route 19. Suitable for nighttime visi

Note: Each parking lot may have usage restrictions or may be closed during year-end and New Year holidays (from the night of December 31 to January 5) or during festival events.

Paid Parking in the Surrounding Area

If the official parking lots are full, please consider using one of the following paid parking lots in the surrounding area.

Parking Lot Name	Address	Capacity	Fees	Notes
Times Jingūmae Station North	Sanbonmatsu-cho 1, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya	41 cars	¥220 per 60 min, max ¥660 per 24 hrs	Approx. 10-minute walk to Atsuta Shrine. Credit cards accepted.
Meitetsu Kyōshō Parking Jingū West Exit	Jingū 3-chome 6, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya	440 cars	¥300 per 60 min	Approx. 5-minute walk from Subway “Atsuta Jingū Nishi Station.”

Hatsumode 2025: 7 Must-Visit Snake-Themed Shrines and Temples in Aichi – Hakuryu Shrine

• Features:
  There is a subordinate shrine dedicated to a white snake, and visitors can make wishes using the “Omokaru Stone,” which is shaped like a snake.

  Blessings:
  Financial fortune, career success, and good luck.

🚗 Access

• Address:
  1-8-14 Meieki Minami, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 450-0003, Japan

  Nearest Stations:

  • About 12–13 minutes on foot from JR, Meitetsu, and Kintetsu Nagoya Station

  • About 12–13 minutes on foot from Nagoya Subway Higashiyama Line and Sakura-dori Line Nagoya Station

  • About 15 minutes on foot from Higashiyama Line and Tsurumai Line Fushimi Station

  • About 15 minutes on foot from Sakura-dori Line Kokusai Center Station

  • About 3 minutes on foot from Yanagibashi City Bus stop

🅿️Parking Information

Shiroryu Shrine does not have a dedicated parking lot. If you are coming by car, please use one of the nearby coin-operated parking facilities.

1. Parking Name	Address	Capacity	Fees	Distance to Shrine	Notes
   Repark Meieki-Minami No.18	1-5-9 Meieki Minami, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya	17 cars	¥220 per 30 min, max ¥1,300 per 24 hours	About 1 min on foot	Open 24 hours, height limit 2.0m
   Space Meieki-Minami No.9	1-904-1, 1-9-5 Meieki Minami, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya	11 cars	08:00–20:00: ¥200 per 40 min 20:00–08:00: ¥100 per 60 min Max ¥1,200 per 12 hours	About 1 min on foot	Open 24 hours
   Times Meieki-Minami 1-chome No.3	1-5 Meieki Minami, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya	14 cars	¥220 per 15 min Max fees: Weekdays 07:00–19:00 ¥1,400, 19:00–07:00 ¥500 Weekends/Holidays 07:00–19:00 ¥900, 19:00–07:00 ¥500	About 2 min on foot	Open 24 hours, height limit 2.1m

   These parking lots are located within a few minutes’ walk from Hakuryu Shrine, offering convenient access. However, please note that congestion levels and parking fees may vary.

Hatsumode 2025: 7 Snake-Related Shrines and Temples in Aichi Prefecture – Susaki Shrine

Susaki Shrine (Susaki Jinja) features a subordinate shrine within its grounds called Hakuryu-sha (White Dragon Shrine), where a white snake (shirohebi) is enshrined. The proper order of worship is to first pay your respects at the main hall, then proceed to Hakuryu-sha.

• Feature: The White Dragon Shrine (Hakuryu-sha) enshrines a white snake, which is believed to bring blessings of prosperity in business and increased financial fortune.Blessings: Wealth luck, business prosperity

🚗 Access

Address: 1-31-25 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0008, Japan
Nearest Station: About a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Osu Kannon Station on the Nagoya City Subway Tsurumai Line

🅿️ parkinginformation

It is recommended to use public transportation when visiting the shrine and to choose times such as early weekday mornings to avoid crowds.

Parking Lot Name	Address	Capacity	Rates	Distance to Susaki Shrine	Notes
Meitetsu Kyosho Wakamiya Odori	1-2 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya	9 cars	¥200 per 30 min, Max ¥1,100 per 24 hours	Approx. 3–5 min walk	Open 24 hours, Large vehicles allowed
Fruits Park Wakamiya Odori	1-204 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya	11 cars	8:00–18:00: ¥200 per 40 min 18:00–8:00: ¥100 per 60 min Max ¥900 per 24 hours	Approx. 3–5 min walk	Open 24 hours
Coin Park Osu 1-Chome	Within 1-15 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya	7 cars	¥200 per 50 min, Max ¥800 per 24 hours	Approx. 3–5 min walk	Open 24 hours

These parking lots are conveniently located within a few minutes’ walk from Susaki Shrine. However, please note that availability and rates may vary depending on congestion and other factors.

Hatsumode 2025: 7 Snake-Year-Related Shrines and Temples in Aichi – Wakamiya Hachimansha Shrine

• Features: The “Snake Pond” (Hebi no Ike) within the shrine grounds is believed to be home to a snake, making it a spiritually auspicious location.Blessings: Matchmaking, success in love, and protection from misfortune.

🚗 Access

Address:
1-31-25 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, 460-0008, Japan

Nearest Stations:

• About a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Ōsu Kannon Station on the Nagoya City Subway Tsurumai Line
• About a 20-minute walk from the Sakura-dori Exit of Nagoya Station (served by JR, Meitetsu, Kintetsu, and subway lines)

🅿️Parking Information

Susaki Shrine does not have a dedicated parking lot. If you are visiting by car, please use one of the nearby coin-operated parking facilities.

Parking Lot Name	Address	Distance to Susaki Shrine	Rates	Notes

These parking lots are conveniently located within a few minutes’ walk from Susaki Shrine. However, please note that availability and rates may vary depending on congestion and time.

Hatsumode 2025: 7 Snake-Themed Shrines and Temples in Aichi Prefecture – Jaike Shrine (Ryujin Shrine)

Ryujin and snake deities are traditionally seen as symbols of rebirth, transformation, financial luck, and wisdom. In 2025, the Year of the Snake, their spiritual power is believed to be especially strong. Visiting Jaike Shrine may inspire personal transformation and serve as a catalyst for a fresh start.

This shrine is locally known as both “Jaike Shrine” and “Ryujin Shrine”, and is especially revered as a deity of water. Within the grounds, there is a dedicated shrine to the dragon god (Ryujin), believed to bring blessings for agriculture and water-related prosperity.

🚗 Access

Address: 1-36-21 Nagono, Nishi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 451-0042, Japan
Access: Approximately 8 minutes on foot from Hira Station on the Tokai Transport Service Jōhoku Line.

🅿️Parking Information

There is no dedicated parking lot at Jaike Shrine. If you are coming by car, please use one of the nearby coin-operated parking lots.

No.	Parking Lot Name	Address	Distance from Shrine	Capacity	Hours	Rates	Notes
1	Kyotaku Hōjichō Parking	308 Hōjichō, Nishi-ku, Nagoya	Approx. 200m (3 min walk)	6 cars	24 hours	8:00–20:00: ¥200/60 min (Max ¥500) 20:00–8:00: ¥100/60 min (Max ¥400)	Suitable for short visits
2	MAY Park Ōnogi	4-33 Ōnogi, Nishi-ku, Nagoya	Approx. 295m (4 min walk)	15 cars	24 hours	Weekdays 8:00–15:00: ¥200/30 min 15:00–8:00: ¥100/30 min Weekends & holidays: ¥100/30 min Max rate (day/night): ¥300	Spacious and easy to use even during busy times
3	Meitetsu Kyōshō Utasatochō Parking	362 Utasatochō, Nishi-ku, Nagoya	Approx. 462m (6 min walk)	12 cars	24 hours	¥200/40 min Max rate: ¥700/24 hours	Ideal for long visits or extended stays

Hatsumode 2025: 7 Must-Visit Snake-Associated Shrines and Temples in Aichi – Tagō Hachimansha Shrine

Features: The shrine grounds include the “Snake Pond,” which is said to be inhabited by a snake, making it a place believed to bring good fortune.

Blessings: Matchmaking, success in love, and protection from misfortune.

The shrine offers a calm and serene atmosphere, providing a peaceful escape from the noise of the city.

🚗 Access

• Subway Meijo Line “Yabachō Station”: About a 5-minute walk from Exit 4
• Subway Higashiyama Line / Meijo Line “Sakae Station”: About a 10-minute walk
• City Bus “Yabachō” Stop: About a 5-minute walk

Wakamiya Hachimansha does not have its own dedicated parking lot. If you are coming by car, please use one of the nearby coin-operated parking lots.

1. Parking Lot Name	Address	Capacity	Fees	Distance to Wakamiya Hachimansha	Notes
   Times Sakae No.15	3-35-22 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya	10 cars	¥200 per 20 min Max: Weekdays ¥1,800 / Holidays ¥2,000	About 2 minutes on foot	Open 24 hours
   Meitetsu Kyosho Parking Sakae No.6	3-35-16 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya	12 cars	¥200 per 30 min Max: Weekdays ¥1,500 / Holidays ¥1,800	About 3 minutes on foot	Open 24 hours
   Repark Sakae 3-Chome No.4	3-34-30 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya	15 cars	¥200 per 15 min Max: Weekdays ¥1,600 / Holidays ¥1,900	About 4 minutes on foot	Open 24 hours

These parking lots are conveniently located within a few minutes’ walk from Wakamiya Hachimansha. However, please note that availability and rates may vary depending on traffic conditions and peak times.

Hatsumode 2025: 7 Snake-Themed Shrines and Temples to Visit in Aichi – Jaike Shrine

Features:
There is a pond called “Jaike” (Snake Pond), which is deeply connected to the worship of snake deities.

Blessings:
Good fortune in wealth, general good luck.

It is a small shrine, but some locals believe in the spiritual power of snakes.

🚗 Access

Train: About a 10-minute walk from JR Chūō Main Line “Shin-Moriyama Station.”

Bus: About a 1-minute walk from the Nagoya City Bus stop “Jaike Jinja-mae” (in front of Jaike Shrine).

Car: About a 10-minute drive from “Obata IC” on the Nagoya Daini Kanjo Expressway.

If using public transportation, walking from JR Chūō Main Line “Shin-Moriyama Station” is convenient. For those taking the bus, the nearest stop is “Jaike Jinja-mae.”

🅿️ Parking Information

Jajaike Shrine does not have its own dedicated parking lot. If you are visiting by car, please use one of the nearby coin-operated parking lots.

1. Parking Lot Name	Address	Capacity	Fees	Distance to Jajaike Shrine	Notes
   Meitetsu Kyosho Parking Shin-Moriyama Ekimae	2830 Shin-Moriyama, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya	20 cars	¥200 per 30 minutes, max ¥1,000 per 24 hours	Approx. 8 min on foot	Open 24 hours
   Repark Shin-Moriyama Ekimae No.2	2831 Shin-Moriyama, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya	15 cars	¥200 per 40 minutes, max ¥1,200 (8:00–20:00), ¥500 (20:00–8:00)	Approx. 9 min on foot	Open 24 hours, height limit: 2.1m
   Times Shin-Moriyama Ekimae No.3	2832 Shin-Moriyama, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya	10 cars	¥200 per 15 minutes, max ¥1,800 (weekdays), ¥2,000 (weekends/holidays)	Approx. 10 min on foot	Open 24 hours

   These parking lots are conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from Jajaike Shrine. However, availability and pricing may vary depending on traffic and demand.

Hatsumode 2025: 7 Shrines and Temples in Aichi Prefecture Associated with the Year of the Snake

Snakes are regarded as symbols of rebirth and transformation because they shed their skin repeatedly. The Year of the Snake in 2025 is considered a powerful opportunity to renew yourself and embrace change.

By visiting these snake-related shrines and temples, you may be inspired to spark inner transformation and begin a journey of personal growth.

• Mi-no-Hi (Day of the Snake): Occurring every 12 days in the Japanese calendar, this is considered an auspicious day to pray to snake deities for good fortune and transformation.

• Tsuchi-no-To Mi-no-Hi (Ki-shi-no-Hi): Occurring every 60 days, this special version of Mi-no-Hi is considered the luckiest and most spiritually powerful, especially for prayers related to wealth and rebirth.

• Early Morning Visits: Visiting the shrine in the early morning allows for a peaceful, quiet environment—ideal for calming the mind and making heartfelt wishes.