The White Mountain Shrine, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Mount Hakusan, the highest peak in the Japanese Alps. The shrine's architecture and traditions reflect its importance as a sacred site for locals and pilgrims alike.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Hakusan-yama no kami
- 祀られている神
- Hakusan-yama no kami, Kagutsuchi, Shime, Otaheisan, Ōkamisan
- 座標
- 35.4383974, 136.7088991
参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine's outer torii gate early in the morning to avoid crowds and take in the serene atmosphere.
文化的背景
The shrine is famous for its traditional Japanese architecture, featuring a haiden (main hall) and honden (inner shrine), as well as its beautiful gardens. The White Mountain Shrine is also closely associated with the legend of the 53 Stations of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, which passes near the shrine.
歴史
Founded in 767 by Emperor Shinmu during the Nara period, it has been designated a National Treasure since 1955.