Located in Fujisawa-shi, Saitama Prefecture, Ushirogahara-no-Iriki-gusa Shrine is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Mount Fuji and its surrounding areas. The shrine's name, 'Ushirogahara-no-Iriki-gusa', roughly translates to 'The Snowy Valley of the Heavenly River'. It is said that in the 7th century, the Buddhist priest, En no Gyōja, visited the area and prayed for peace at this sacred site. The shrine's architecture is typical of a rural Shinto shrine, with a simple wooden torii gate and a rectangular shrine hall.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祀られている神
- Onmyōdai
- 座標
- 35.8470162, 139.5589956
参拝のヒント
To experience the shrine's natural beauty, visit during cherry blossom season (March-April) or autumn foliage (November-December). The surrounding Ushirogahara-no-Iriki-gusa Pond offers picturesque views and is a popular spot for locals.