Located in the Japanese Alps, White Mountain Princess Shrine in Niigata Prefecture honors the legendary Princess Yoshino Takemitsu, said to have fallen in love with a mountain spirit and become a kami herself. The shrine's architecture reflects its role as a gateway to the mountains, with a distinctive gate that resembles a mountain pass.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Yoshino-Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Yoshino-Okami, Raijin
- Coordinates
- 37.458246, 138.6784856
Visitor tip
For those interested in hiking, consider starting at the shrine and following the trails into the nearby White Mountain range.
Cultural notes
Princess Yoshino Takemitsu is associated with fertility and prosperity. The shrine's autumn festival celebrates the harvest season, while its spring festival honors the cherry blossoms.
Historical note
Founded in 1573 by local daimyo, Ota Tadatsugu.