A Hakusan shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the mountain deity Shirayama-hime-no-mikoto. Hakusan shrines are found throughout central Japan and are associated with the sacred Mount Hakusan, revered for purification, agriculture, and protection.
- Denomination
- Hakusan
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Shirayama-hime-no-mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Shirayama-hime-no-mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.2340533, 137.2232798
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic white and mountain motifs often found at Hakusan shrines.
Cultural notes
Hakusan shrines honor the sacred Mount Hakusan, one of Japan's three holy mountains. The deity Shirayama-hime-no-mikoto is associated with water, purification, and agricultural prosperity, reflecting the mountain's role as a source of pure water for surrounding regions.