A Hakusan shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the protective deity of Mount Hakusan. Part of the extensive network of Hakusan shrines found throughout central Japan, particularly in regions with historical connections to the sacred mountain worship tradition.
- Denomination
- Hakusan
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Shirayama-hime-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Shirayama-hime-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.1757849, 136.7255123
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive white mountain imagery often associated with Hakusan shrines.
Cultural notes
Hakusan shrines are dedicated to the worship of Mount Hakusan, one of Japan's three sacred mountains. These shrines often serve as places for prayers related to safe travel, agriculture, and protection from natural disasters.