A Hiyoshi shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Oyamakui no Kami, the mountain deity. Hiyoshi shrines are typically associated with the protection of mountains and serve as branch shrines of the famous Hiyoshi Taisha near Kyoto.
- Denomination
- Hiyoshi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamakui no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamakui no Kami
- Coordinates
- 32.7922133, 130.6665174
Visitor tip
Look for monkey motifs or decorations, as they are traditional symbols associated with Hiyoshi shrines.
Cultural notes
Hiyoshi shrines are known for their connection to mountain worship and are often associated with monkeys as divine messengers. The deity Oyamakui no Kami is revered as a protector of mountains and is believed to bring good fortune and protection from natural disasters.