Hiyoshi Shrine is dedicated to the mountain deity Oyamakui-no-kami and serves as a branch of the prominent Hiyoshi Taisha network. The shrine follows the Hiyoshi tradition of venerating mountain kami and protecting local communities through divine guardianship.
- Denomination
- Hiyoshi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 34.4246203, 130.9907576
Visitor tip
Look for monkey motifs around the shrine grounds, as they are considered sacred messengers of the mountain deity.
Cultural notes
Hiyoshi shrines are traditionally associated with mountain worship and the protection of sake brewing, as Oyamakui-no-kami is considered a deity of mountains and fermentation. These shrines often feature sacred messengers in the form of monkeys.