Hie Shrine is dedicated to Oyamakui-no-kami, a mountain deity associated with protection, sake brewing, and the sacred Mount Hiei. Part of the extensive network of Hie shrines throughout Japan, this Kanagawa shrine maintains the traditional worship practices honoring the guardian spirit of mountains and forests.
- Denomination
- Hie
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.4342388, 139.310898
Visitor tip
Look for monkey motifs and imagery, as monkeys are considered messengers of Oyamakui-no-kami in Hie shrine tradition.
Cultural notes
Oyamakui-no-kami is closely associated with Mount Hiei and is often depicted with sacred monkeys as divine messengers. The deity is particularly revered by sake brewers and those seeking protection from natural disasters, reflecting the mountain god's power over natural forces.
Historical note
Hie shrines trace their origins to the worship of Oyamakui-no-kami at Mount Hiei near Kyoto, where the deity has been venerated since ancient times as a powerful mountain spirit. The network of Hie shrines spread throughout Japan as communities sought the protection of this mountain deity for their local areas.