A local Hakusan shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the mountain deity Shirayama-hime-no-Mikoto. Hakusan shrines are found throughout Japan and are associated with Mount Hakusan, one of Japan's three sacred mountains. These shrines typically serve local communities and are known for their connection to mountain worship and agricultural prosperity.
This shrine is dedicated to Hakusan Daigongen, the mountain deity of Mount Hakusan, representing purification, healing, and protection from natural disasters. Worshippers come here seeking physical and spiritual cleansing, particularly for health concerns and to pray for safety from earthquakes and other calamities. The shrine serves as a local spiritual center where the community can connect with the powerful protective energies associated with Japan's sacred mountain traditions.
- 宗派
- Hakusan
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Shirayama-hime-no-Mikoto
- 祀られている神
- Shirayama-hime-no-Mikoto
- 座標
- 35.4034904, 139.5704268
参拝のヒント
Look for the characteristic white torii or shrine buildings that often mark Hakusan shrines.
文化的背景
Hakusan shrines originated from the sacred Mount Hakusan on the border of Ishikawa and Gifu prefectures. The deity Shirayama-hime-no-Mikoto is associated with water, agriculture, and matchmaking, reflecting the mountain's role as a source of pure water and spiritual purification.