Koyasan Shiden is a Shinto shrine located in Toyono, Hyogo Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami of the salt trade and prosperity, the shrine is notable for its impressive torii gate made from cedar wood. The shrine complex also features an ancient salt warehouse, now used as a museum showcasing local history and cultural artifacts.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsukuyomi
- Kami enshrined
- Tsukuyomi, Futsunoi, Senzai, Shitennō, Uehonoi
- Coordinates
- 34.3354951, 134.8702976
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's historic salt warehouse, visitors are advised to arrive early in the morning before it opens to the general public, allowing for a serene and peaceful exploration of the site.
Cultural notes
According to local legend, the shrine's primary deity, Tsukuyomi, was revered as a patron of the salt trade and prosperity. During the annual Salt Festival (tsuyu-matsuri), devotees offer prayers and thanksgiving offerings for a bountiful harvest and successful business endeavors.
Historical note
Established during the Edo period (1603-1867), Koyasan Shiden was originally known as Toyono-sensei Shrine.