Located in the town of Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of the mountain and fertility, Ryujin. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese style, with a large torii gate and wooden buildings adorned with carvings of birds and other mythological creatures.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ryujin
- Kami enshrined
- Ryujin
- Coordinates
- 35.8722459, 139.4046294
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight filters through the torii gates.
Cultural notes
The shrine is known for its strong connection to Ryujin, who is said to grant fertility and abundance to those who pray at the shrine. During the spring equinox festival, locals perform a traditional ritual called 'yamabushi' to honor the mountain god.
Historical note
Founded in 1695 during the Edo period