Located in the mountains of Ishikawa Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine is famous for its beautiful forested area and historic buildings dating back to the Edo period. Visitors can walk through the forest and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, while also experiencing the rich cultural heritage of the shrine.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.1614565, 136.3351149
Visitor tip
To fully experience the shrine's beauty, consider visiting early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid crowds and enjoy a peaceful stroll through the forest.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is also revered as the patron deity of business and education. The shrine's many fox statues are said to be Inari's messengers, and visitors can adopt a fox statue for a year to pray for good luck and prosperity.
Historical note
Established in 1869 during the late Edo period.