Hakusan Shrine, located in the city of Kameyama in Shizuoka Prefecture, is not the same as the shrine with the Japanese name 白山神社 (Hakusan Shrine). White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Fujin no Kami (Wind God) and is located in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward. However, another possible match is Hakusan Shrine in Chiba Prefecture, which enshrines Tsukiyomi no Kami (Moon God), Kamado no Kami (Rice God), and others. Hakusan Shrine in Chiba has a long history dating back to the Edo period and features a unique architectural style with a main hall that resembles a Japanese pagoda.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsukiyomi no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Tsukiyomi no Kami, Kamado no Kami, Hoshigiri no Kami
- Coordinates
- 35.2764909, 139.9425418
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's main hall during the full moon for a spectacular view of the Tokyo Skytree.
Cultural notes
As a Shinto shrine enshrining Tsukiyomi no Kami, Hakusan Shrine is closely associated with rice cultivation and agriculture. The shrine also hosts a annual autumn festival called Hakusan Matsuri, which features traditional games and food stalls.
Historical note
Edo period