A Hie shrine located in Kagoshima Prefecture dedicated to Oyamakui-no-kami, the mountain deity. Hie shrines are traditionally associated with mountain worship and protection of the local community.
- Denomination
- Hie
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamakui-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 31.5962923, 130.5324786
Visitor tip
Look for the traditional torii gate and mountain-themed decorative elements typical of Hie shrines.
Cultural notes
Hie shrines throughout Japan are connected to the Hie Taisha network and often feature mountain deities. The worship of Oyamakui-no-kami reflects the importance of mountains in Shinto belief as sacred spaces and sources of spiritual power.