Hiyoshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the mountain deity Oyamakui-no-kami, part of the Hiyoshi shrine network that has its head shrine near Kyoto. These shrines traditionally serve as protectors of the local community and are associated with mountain worship and protection from evil spirits.
- Denomination
- Hiyoshi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 32.8815989, 130.8719594
Visitor tip
Look for monkey imagery or statues around the shrine grounds, as monkeys are considered sacred messengers at Hiyoshi shrines.
Cultural notes
Hiyoshi shrines are historically connected to Enryaku-ji temple on Mount Hiei and often feature sacred monkeys as messengers of the kami. The deity Oyamakui-no-kami is revered as a powerful mountain god who provides protection and ensures abundant harvests.