A Sanno shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture dedicated to the mountain deity Oyamakui-no-kami. Sanno shrines originated from the syncretic religious practices at Mount Hiei near Kyoto, where Buddhist and Shinto traditions merged around the worship of mountain deities.
- Denomination
- Sanno
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 31.7715884, 130.7258779
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Sanno torii gate, which features a unique triangular design above the traditional crossbeam.
Cultural notes
Sanno worship combines Shinto mountain deity veneration with elements from Tendai Buddhism. The tradition spread throughout Japan as branch shrines were established to serve local communities seeking protection and blessings from the powerful mountain kami.