A Sanno shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the mountain deity Oyamakui-no-kami. Sanno shrines are associated with the worship of mountain spirits and often serve local communities as protective deities.
- Denomination
- Sanno
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.2243154, 136.7568368
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic features of mountain shrine architecture and seasonal festivals celebrating the harvest.
Cultural notes
Sanno worship combines Shinto mountain deity veneration with influences from the Hie Taisha shrine tradition. The name 'Sanno' literally means 'Mountain King' and reflects the deity's role as a powerful protector of the local area.