A small shrine dedicated to Yama no Kami, the mountain deity revered for protection of mountains, forests, and those who work in mountainous areas. These modest shrines are commonly found throughout Japan's mountainous regions.
- Denomination
- Yama no Kami
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Mountain deity
- Kami enshrined
- Yama no Kami
- Coordinates
- 37.4945766, 139.9522575
Visitor tip
These small mountain shrines are often found along hiking trails or forest paths, so approach quietly and respectfully.
Cultural notes
Yama no Kami worship is deeply rooted in Japanese folk religion, where mountain deities are believed to control hunting, forestry, and the safety of mountain travelers. The deity is sometimes considered to transform seasonally between mountain and rice field kami.