White Mountain Shrine, located in the Japanese Alps of Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the worship of the kami, Fujin and Raijin, as well as the god of rice, Inazuma, who are believed to reside within the mountain's snow-capped peak. The shrine's architecture reflects its remote location, with a simple yet elegant design that blends seamlessly into the surrounding natural landscape.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Fujin, Raijin, Inazuma
- 祀られている神
- Fujin, Raijin, Inazuma
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's tranquil atmosphere, visit at dawn or dusk when the sun casts a warm glow over the snow-covered mountain.
文化的背景
The shrine is famous for its unique tradition of 'Hitojingu', where visitors write their names on wooden tags and tie them to the branches of the shrine's trees as an offering to the kami. This practice is said to bring good luck and protection from harm.
歴史
The shrine was originally established in 768 CE during the Nara period as a small shrine dedicated to Fujin and Raijin.