Furumine Shrine is dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and is particularly famous for its association with tengu, the legendary mountain spirits of Japanese folklore. The shrine is renowned for its protective powers and is believed to offer spiritual guidance and protection to visitors.
- Denomination
- Tengu
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 37.7450723, 140.5022261
Visitor tip
The shrine is particularly known for its unique tengu-related charms and protective amulets.
Cultural notes
The shrine's connection to tengu makes it unique among Japanese shrines, as these supernatural beings are considered both protectors and guides for those who show proper respect and devotion.
Historical note
The shrine has ancient origins and has long been associated with mountain worship and tengu veneration. It serves as an important spiritual center where visitors come to pray for protection and guidance from both the enshrined kami and the tengu spirits that are said to inhabit the sacred mountain.