Located in the city of Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, White Stone's God Sending is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the local area. The shrine is situated on a hillside overlooking the town and features a unique architectural style that reflects its history as a sacred site for the production of sake. Visitors can experience the tranquility of nature and the spiritual energy of the shrine by taking in the stunning views from the observation deck.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.0164529, 139.1752489
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the spiritual energy of the shrine, visit at dawn or dusk when the sun is rising or setting and the light casts a warm glow on the surrounding hills.
Cultural notes
The shrine is associated with the Shinto god Inari Okami, who is revered as the patron deity of sake brewers and fertility. During the New Year (Oshogatsu) festival, visitors can experience traditional rituals and ceremonies at the shrine.
Historical note
The shrine was originally constructed in the Edo period (1603-1867) as a local god shrine for the area's sake brewers, who believed that the site possessed sacred energies.