Yashira Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to eight protective kami. The name 'Yashira' literally means 'eight pillars,' referring to the eight deities enshrined together at this sacred site. Such multi-deity shrines were often established to provide comprehensive spiritual protection for local communities.
- Denomination
- Yashira
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Eight protective deities
- Kami enshrined
- Eight protective kami
- Coordinates
- 35.2175405, 137.2338402
Visitor tip
Look for the main hall which typically houses representations or symbols of all eight enshrined deities.