Love Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Amaterasu, who is said to reside at the top of Mount Fuji. The shrine was built in 1842 and features traditional Japanese architecture with a vermilion torii gate. The site is also believed to be an important location for spiritual purification and healing.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu
- Coordinates
- 36.2916912, 140.2546203
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's observation deck, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lake Ashi.
Cultural notes
Love Shrine is particularly famous for its association with the legend of Momozono, a young woman who gained a seat in the Imperial Court by performing a ritual at this shrine.
Historical note
Built in 1842 during the late Edo period.