Love Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of love and fertility, is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese architecture in Tottori Prefecture. Located on the summit of Mount Love, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The shrine's design reflects its historical significance as an ancient vermilion torii gate.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.4285219, 133.2564094
Visitor tip
Visit early in the morning to catch the sunrise from the shrine's observation deck for stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Cultural notes
This shrine is associated with the legend of the love story between a priest and his concubine, which took place on Mount Love. The torii gate at the entrance was built during the Edo period (1603-1867) and has been preserved to this day.
Historical note
Founded during the Heian period (794-1185),