A shrine dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto with strong associations to tengu worship and mountain spirituality. Known for its protective powers and connection to fire prevention.
- Denomination
- Tengu
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 37.4907326, 139.9099599
Visitor tip
The shrine is famous for its tengu-related charms and protective amulets, particularly for fire prevention.
Cultural notes
Tengu are prominent in Japanese folklore as powerful mountain spirits, often depicted with bird-like features or long noses, associated with martial arts mastery and protection of sacred mountains.
Historical note
The shrine has ancient origins tied to mountain worship and the legendary prince Yamato Takeru no Mikoto. It became particularly associated with tengu, supernatural beings believed to protect the mountains and grant spiritual power to practitioners of martial arts and ascetic training.