Located in the mountains of Ishikawa Prefecture, Village Town White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of the region's founder and patron saint, who was believed to have created the town through his prayers. The shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture, which reflect the local culture and history of the area.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kusunoki Masashige
- Kami enshrined
- Kusunoki Masashige, Regional deity
- Coordinates
- 35.4392017, 137.1241365
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's natural beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight filters through the trees and illuminates the garden paths.
Cultural notes
The shrine is associated with the regional deity Kusunoki Masashige, a famous samurai from the Edo period. During the annual White Mountain Shrine Festival (, Hakumonjin Matsuri), visitors can participate in traditional dances, music, and food stalls, which are said to have been brought by the founder of the town.
Historical note
Founded in 1869, during the Meiji period, as a result of the unification of the Japanese islands.