Yama Shrine

What it is

• A shrine founded in April 1715.
• Dedicated to the deity Oyamatsumi-no-mikoto.
• Revered for agricultural and business prosperity.

What to see

• The main hall and worship hall, renovated in 1994.
• The shrine office, renovated in 1995.
• Cherry blossoms called Yamanokami Senbonzakura.
• Cherry blossoms are one of Yamanashi's 100 famous flowers.

When to go

• Annual festival on April 17th.
• Annual festival on October 17th.
• Cherry blossom season for Yamanokami Senbonzakura.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.