A Hakusan shrine dedicated to the sacred Mount Hakusan deities, particularly Shirayama-hime-no-kami. Hakusan shrines are found throughout the Hokuriku region and were established as part of the Hakusan mountain worship tradition that combines Shinto and Buddhist elements.
- Denomination
- Hakusan
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Shirayama-hime-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Shirayama-hime-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.2418852, 136.8915999
Visitor tip
Many Hakusan shrines feature white as a prominent color in their decorations, reflecting the 'white mountain' meaning of Hakusan.
Cultural notes
Shirayama-hime-no-kami is associated with agricultural fertility, protection, and the sacred power of Mount Hakusan. The deity is often depicted as a goddess of white robes, embodying purity and divine protection.
Historical note
Hakusan shrines originated from the mountain worship cult centered on Mount Hakusan, which was opened as a sacred site by the monk Taicho in 717. The worship of Shirayama-hime-no-kami spread throughout the region as Hakusan shrines were established in villages and towns.