Yamizomine Shrine
八溝嶺神社
Ancient mountain shrine dedicated to gods of wealth, with a history tied to gold mining.
What it is
- Founded in the 40th year of Emperor Keiko's reign.
- Yamato Takeru enshrined Oonamuchi no Mikoto and Kotoshironushi no Mikoto.
- Deity received title 'Jugoinoge Kun Jitto Yamizo Kogane no Kami'.
- Mito Domain protected the shrine during the Edo period.
What to see
- Site of a former gold mine on Yamizo-san mountain.
- Shrine with a history of divine intervention for gold.
Getting there
- 1 hour 18 minutes by car from Yaita IC.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
茨城県久慈郡大子町上野宮2119 Open in Google Maps
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