A mountain shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to Yamanokami, the Shinto deity of mountains. The shrine serves as a place of worship for those seeking protection and blessings related to mountain activities and the natural world.
- Denomination
- Yamanokami
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Mountain deity
- Kami enshrined
- Yamanokami
- Coordinates
- 33.1698541, 132.658514
Visitor tip
Check local access conditions before visiting as mountain shrines may have seasonal accessibility restrictions.
Cultural notes
Yamanokami worship is deeply rooted in Japanese mountain culture, where the deity is revered as the guardian spirit of mountains, forests, and hunting. Such shrines often serve communities that depend on mountain resources.