A Hiyoshi shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to the protective deities of Mount Hiei. Like other Hiyoshi shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a branch of the head shrine complex near Kyoto and focuses on protection, safe childbirth, and the well-being of the local community.
- Denomination
- Hiyoshi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 34.0212425, 131.3484037
Visitor tip
Look for monkey motifs around the shrine grounds, as they are considered sacred messengers of the Hiyoshi kami.
Cultural notes
Hiyoshi shrines are associated with the monkey as a sacred messenger, and many feature monkey imagery or statues. The tradition stems from the connection to Mount Hiei and the Enryaku-ji temple complex.