Located in the Hyogo prefecture, Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of mountains and forests. The shrine's architecture reflects its rural setting, with traditional Japanese buildings and gardens. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which feature several monuments and shrines for different deities.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Yamagami
- Kami enshrined
- Yamagami, Other kami associated with mountains and forests
- Coordinates
- 35.4897632, 134.7032777
Visitor tip
Bring a lantern to light your way through the shrine's forest paths at night, a common practice among locals.
Cultural notes
Mountain Shrine is associated with the Shinto god of mountains and forests, known as Yamagami in Japanese. The shrine hosts an annual festival, Yamagami Matsuri, which celebrates the deity's power and connection to nature.
Historical note
Established in 718 CE, during the Asuka period.