A Shinto shrine located in Kochi Prefecture, dedicated to mountain worship and local spiritual traditions. The shrine's name suggests connections to peak worship and the veneration of mountain deities.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 33.457965, 133.2741079
Visitor tip
As with many mountain-associated shrines, visitors should be prepared for potentially steep approaches and dress respectfully for the sacred space.
Cultural notes
The name 'Hakuo' (白皇) combining 'white' and 'emperor/sovereign' suggests possible connections to imperial or sacred mountain traditions, reflecting the Japanese spiritual practice of mountain worship.