Hie Shrine
日枝神社
A historic shrine founded in 860 by Ennin, serving as a spiritual base for Sanno Shinto in the Tohoku region.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine founded in 860 by the monk Ennin.
- The site is dedicated to the deity Oyamakui-no-kami.
- It was originally established as a base for Sanno Shinto in Tohoku.
- The shrine was formerly known as Sanno Gongen and Omiya Daigongen.
What to see
- A divided spirit brought from the famous Hiyoshi Taisha.
- The grounds of a historic village shrine in Yamadera.
- Nearby landmarks including the related Risshaku-ji Temple.
In detail
Hie Shrine, also known as Yamadera Hie Shrine, holds a significant place in the history of Yamadera. It was founded in 860 by Ennin, who brought a divided spirit from Hiyoshi Taisha to establish the shrine. Originally, it was known by other names, Sanno Gongen and Omiya Daigongen, and served as a central location for Sanno Shinto in the Tohoku region.
In 1870, the shrine's name was officially changed to Hie Shrine, and it became a village shrine. The deity enshrined here is Oyamakui-no-kami. Visitors might also be interested to know that Risshaku-ji Temple is a related site.
Text: Written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia. Reproduced unchanged. The notes above were written from that text by Japan Gems.
Where it is
山形県山形市山寺4449-4 Open in Google Maps
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