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Ōyama Hakusan Shrine

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大山白山神社

Ancient mountain-top shrine with unique art and a sacred cedar tree.

Ōyama Hakusan Shrine
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What it is

  • Founded in 718 by Taichō.
  • Dedicated to Kikuri-hime-no-kami, Izanagi-no-Mikoto, and Izanami-no-Mikoto.
  • Designated a Prefectural Shrine in 1918.

What to see

  • Current shrine building rebuilt after the Kansei era.
  • Famous painted ceiling of the main hall.
  • 1200-year-old cedar tree is a national natural monument.
  • An'e Kōan Shrine established within the grounds.

When to go

  • Spring Grand Festival on Vernal Equinox Day in March.
  • Autumn Grand Festival on Labor Thanksgiving Day in November.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岐阜県加茂郡白川町水戸野1096 Open in Google Maps

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