Akiba Shrine is dedicated to fire prevention and safety, enshrining the fire deity Hinokagutsuchi no Mikoto. These shrines are found throughout Japan and are particularly popular among those seeking protection from fires and disasters.
- Denomination
- Akiba
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hinokagutsuchi no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Hinokagutsuchi no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.1964903, 136.784098
Visitor tip
Visitors often pray for fire safety and protection from natural disasters.
Cultural notes
Hinokagutsuchi no Mikoto is the Shinto deity of fire, born from Izanami and whose birth caused her death according to Japanese mythology. Akiba worship combines both the destructive and protective aspects of fire.
Historical note
Akiba shrines trace their origins to the worship of fire deities and the need for fire prevention in traditional Japanese communities. The main Akiba Shrine is located on Mount Akiba in Shizuoka Prefecture, from which branch shrines like this one derive their spiritual lineage.