Located in the city of Matsue, Gold Mountain Hikoboshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Hikoboshi, known for guiding lovers in the afterlife. The shrine's name 'Gold Mountain' refers to its location on a hill overlooking Matsue Bay.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hikoboshi
- Kami enshrined
- Hikoboshi
- Coordinates
- 34.4107724, 133.2001212
Visitor tip
To experience the shrine's romantic atmosphere, visit at dusk when the sun sets over Matsue Bay, creating a picturesque scene.
Cultural notes
Hikoboshi is often associated with the legend of star-crossed lovers. According to myth, the goddess Hikoboshi was separated from her lover in the afterlife and became a bridge between the mortal world and the underworld, helping lost souls find their way home.
Historical note
The shrine was built during the Edo period (1603-1867) and is one of the oldest shrines in Shimane Prefecture.