A Hakusan shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the mountain deity Shirayama-hime-no-Mikoto. Hakusan shrines form a network of sacred sites connected to Mount Hakusan, one of Japan's three sacred mountains, and are known for their association with purification, agriculture, and protection from natural disasters.
- 宗派
- Hakusan
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Shirayama-hime-no-Mikoto
- 祀られている神
- Shirayama-hime-no-Mikoto, Izanagi-no-Mikoto, Izanami-no-Mikoto
- 座標
- 33.3146255, 132.6916814
参拝のヒント
Look for the distinctive white elements in the shrine's design, which often reflect the 'white mountain' association of Hakusan worship.
文化的背景
Hakusan shrines are part of a nationwide network originating from Mount Hakusan worship. The primary deity Shirayama-hime-no-Mikoto is associated with white mountains, purification, and agricultural fertility, reflecting the ancient reverence for sacred peaks in Japanese spirituality.