Stonehenge-like stone monument dedicated to Shintokoyama-Okami, a Shiga region kami, stands at the entrance of Ishida Shrine in Echizen. The shrine is renowned for its ancient architectural style and historic significance, reflecting the importance of the area as a major power center during the Heian period.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Shintokoyama-Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Shintokoyama-Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.8563215, 135.7486068
Visitor tip
Visit the stone monument at sunset to appreciate its dramatic silhouette against the evening sky.
Cultural notes
The shrine is closely tied to the Shintokoyama-Okami myth, said to inhabit a nearby mountain. Locals offer prayers and perform rituals during the annual Setsubun festival in February, driving away evil spirits with wooden talismans and rice balls.
Historical note
Founded in the 7th century, during the Asuka period