Located in the foothills of Mount Akakawa, white beard shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Kamo no Okune, a revered deity from ancient Japanese mythology. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with a distinctive curved roof and ornate wooden gates.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kamo no Okune
- Kami enshrined
- Kamo no Okune, Taka-no-Mo-no-Kami
- Coordinates
- 35.9781302, 139.1362722
Visitor tip
For a unique visitor experience, try a traditional sake tasting at the on-site sake shop, where you can sample white beard shrine's specialty sake made from local mountain grains.
Cultural notes
Kamo no Okune is known for his association with wisdom and commerce. White beard shrine is famous for its annual autumn festival, which features a ritual dance performed by shrine priests to ensure good luck and prosperity for the coming year. The shrine's torii gate is adorned with a traditional wooden lantern bearing the deity's symbol.
Historical note
The shrine was originally founded in the Edo period, but its origins date back to the Nara period.