A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture with historical connections to the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla (Shiragi in Japanese). The shrine represents the cultural and religious exchanges between Japan and the Korean peninsula during the ancient period.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Deities associated with Silla kingdom
- Coordinates
- 35.3303082, 137.127494
Visitor tip
Look for any historical markers or stone monuments that may indicate the shrine's ancient Korean connections.
Cultural notes
The name 'Shiragi' directly references Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, highlighting the important role of Korean immigrants and cultural influence in early Japanese religious and social development.
Historical note
Shiragi shrines were established to honor deities and cultural influences from the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla, reflecting the significant cultural exchange between Japan and Korea during the Asuka and Nara periods. These shrines often served communities with Korean ancestry or those engaged in trade with the peninsula.