A Hie shrine located in Kaseda, Kagoshima Prefecture, dedicated to Oyamakui no Kami, the mountain deity. Hie shrines are traditionally associated with protection and prosperity of communities.
- Denomination
- Hie
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamakui no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamakui no Kami
- Coordinates
- 31.4259436, 130.3248704
Visitor tip
Look for monkey imagery or statues, which are traditional symbols at Hie shrines.
Cultural notes
Hie shrines originated from the worship of mountain deities and are often associated with monkeys as divine messengers. The deity Oyamakui no Kami is revered as a protector of mountains and local communities.