Ōyama Hakusan Shrine
大山白山神社
Ancient mountain-top shrine with unique art and a sacred cedar tree.
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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