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 center for worship of the protective mountain kami and often features sacred messengers in the form of monkeys.
- Denomination
- Sanno
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.3592661, 139.5735127
Visitor tip
Look for monkey imagery and statues around the shrine grounds, as monkeys are considered sacred messengers of the mountain deity.
Cultural notes
In Sanno belief, monkeys serve as divine messengers and protectors, leading to their prominent presence at Hie shrines. The deity Oyamakui-no-kami is associated with mountains, protection, and the natural world.
Historical note
Hie shrines trace their origins to the veneration of mountain deities and the Sanno cult centered on Mount Hiei near Kyoto. The Sanno tradition combines Shinto mountain worship with influences from Tendai Buddhism, though modern Hie shrines focus primarily on Shinto practices.