英彦山神社

Hikosan Shrine

Japanese Name英彦山神社
English NameHikosan Shrine
PrefectureKumamoto
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityMountain kami
TypeMountain worship Shrine
Coordinates32.8636665, 130.2640834

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About this Shrine

A Shinto shrine dedicated to mountain worship and spiritual practice, part of the broader Hikosan religious tradition that combines Shinto and Buddhist elements in reverence of sacred mountains.

Cultural Significance

Mountain worship (sangaku shinko) represents one of Japan's oldest spiritual traditions, where natural peaks are considered sacred spaces where kami reside and can be encountered through pilgrimage and ritual practice.

Enshrined Deities

Mountain deities

Location

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