A Hakusan shrine dedicated to the mountain deity Shirayama-hime-no-mikoto, part of the extensive network of Hakusan shrines throughout Japan that honor the sacred Mount Hakusan. These shrines typically serve local communities while maintaining connections to the mother shrine on Mount Hakusan.
- Denomination
- Hakusan
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Shirayama-hime-no-mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Shirayama-hime-no-mikoto, Izanagi-no-mikoto, Izanami-no-mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.1634252, 136.8808778
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive white torii gates or decorations that often characterize Hakusan shrines, reflecting the 'white mountain' meaning of Hakusan.
Cultural notes
Hakusan shrines are associated with mountain worship and purification rituals. Shirayama-hime-no-mikoto is revered as a goddess of agriculture, marriage, and childbirth, making these shrines popular for family-related prayers and seasonal festivals.