A Shinto shrine located in Fukushima Prefecture, part of the network of Furumine shrines found throughout Japan that are dedicated to tengu worship and the protection of travelers and those working in mountainous regions.
- Denomination
- Tengu
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 37.4923131, 139.9114486
Visitor tip
Look for tengu-related artwork and statues throughout the shrine grounds, which are characteristic of Furumine shrines.
Cultural notes
Furumine shrines are particularly known for their association with tengu, the legendary bird-like creatures of Japanese folklore who are considered protectors of mountains and guides for those who become lost.