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Yama Shrine

山神社

Yama Jinja

Gifu

A mountain shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the worship of mountain deities. These shrines are typically established to honor the spiritual power of mountains and seek protection for those who work in mountainous regions, including farmers, loggers, and travelers.

宗派
Yama-no-kami
宗教
shinto
祭神
Mountain deity
祀られている神
Yama-no-kami
座標
35.064272, 136.9436663

参拝のヒント

Mountain shrines are often located in scenic natural settings, so bring appropriate footwear for potentially uneven terrain.

文化的背景

Yama-no-kami (mountain deity) worship is deeply rooted in Japanese folk religion, where mountains are considered sacred dwelling places of kami. These deities are believed to control the fertility of fields and forests, and are especially important in rural mountainous communities.

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