Hie Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Oyamakui-no-kami, the mountain deity. As part of the Sanno faith tradition, it serves as a place of worship for the protective kami of mountains and local communities. The shrine maintains the traditional architectural style typical of Hie shrines throughout Japan.
- Denomination
- Sanno
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.3504438, 139.2443669
Visitor tip
Look for monkey motifs and decorations, as monkeys are considered messengers of the mountain kami enshrined here.
Cultural notes
Hie shrines are particularly known for their association with monkeys as divine messengers, and many feature monkey statues or carvings. The Sanno faith emphasizes the protective power of mountain deities over communities and individuals.
Historical note
Hie shrines trace their origins to the ancient mountain worship traditions of Japan, with the head shrine being Hiyoshi Taisha near Kyoto. These shrines became closely associated with the Sanno Shinto tradition, which blended mountain deity worship with Buddhist influences during the medieval period.