White Mountain Shrine, located in the town of Katsuyama, Ishikawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of fire and volcanoes. The shrine's primary deity is Hachiman, the god of war, while its secondary deities include Fujin, the god of wind, and Raijin, the god of lightning. Visitors can explore the shrine's beautiful gardens and traditional wooden buildings, which date back to the 17th century. The shrine is also famous for its stunning autumn foliage.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Hachiman
- 祀られている神
- Hachiman, Fujin, Raijin
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully experience the shrine's beauty, visitors are advised to arrive early and watch the sunrise over the mountains.
文化的背景
White Mountain Shrine is famous for its traditional dance performances during the autumn festival, known as the 'Aki Matsuri'. The shrine also has strong connections to the Japanese folk tale of 'Urashima Taro', which tells the story of a fisherman who visits an underwater palace and falls in love with the princess.
歴史
The shrine was founded in 1869 during the Meiji period.