Yashira Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture that enshrines eight different kami, as indicated by its name which literally means 'eight pillars shrine.' The shrine serves as a place of worship for multiple deities, reflecting the syncretic nature of Shinto practice where various kami are venerated together.
- Denomination
- Multiple kami
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Eight pillars of kami
- Kami enshrined
- Multiple kami
- Coordinates
- 35.2627985, 137.2951354
Visitor tip
Look for the main hall where plaques or inscriptions may list the specific eight kami enshrined at this particular shrine.
Cultural notes
The number eight in Japanese culture is considered auspicious, and shrines bearing the name Yashira typically enshrine eight different kami or groups of deities. This reflects the Shinto tradition of venerating multiple spiritual entities within a single sacred space.