Furumine Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and famous for its association with tengu, the supernatural bird-like creatures of Japanese folklore. The shrine is particularly renowned for its protective powers and is visited by those seeking guidance and spiritual protection.
- Denomination
- Tengu
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 37.4783831, 139.907155
Visitor tip
The shrine is known for issuing distinctive protective amulets and goshuin featuring tengu imagery.
Cultural notes
Tengu are considered powerful protective spirits in Japanese folklore, often depicted as bird-like beings with supernatural abilities who serve as guardians of sacred mountains and forests.
Historical note
The shrine has ancient origins and has long been associated with mountain worship and tengu beliefs. It became particularly famous as a place where tengu were said to provide spiritual guidance and protection to visitors.