A Hakusan shrine dedicated to the mountain deities of Mount Hakusan, particularly Shirayama-hime no Mikoto. Hakusan shrines are found throughout central Japan and serve as regional centers for the worship of the sacred Mount Hakusan, which straddles the borders of Ishikawa, Fukui, and Gifu prefectures.
- Denomination
- Hakusan
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Shirayama-hime no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Shirayama-hime no Mikoto, Izanagi no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.2061058, 136.9686962
Visitor tip
Many Hakusan shrines offer beautiful views and are located in scenic mountain or hillside settings.
Cultural notes
Hakusan worship centers on the veneration of Mount Hakusan as a sacred peak, with Shirayama-hime no Mikoto serving as the primary deity. This tradition combines mountain worship with agricultural prayers, as the mountain's snowmelt feeds the rivers that irrigate the surrounding farmland.