A Hakusan shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the mountain deity Shirayama-hime no Mikoto. Hakusan shrines are found throughout the Hokuriku and Chubu regions, reflecting the historical importance of Mount Hakusan as a sacred peak in Japanese mountain worship traditions.
- Denomination
- Hakusan
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Shirayama-hime no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Shirayama-hime no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.3468496, 136.9221571
Visitor tip
Many Hakusan shrines are located in scenic mountain or hillside settings that reflect their connection to sacred mountain worship.
Cultural notes
Hakusan shrines form part of the Hakusan worship tradition centered on Mount Hakusan, one of Japan's three sacred mountains. The principal deity Shirayama-hime no Mikoto is associated with agriculture, safe childbirth, and protection from natural disasters.