白山神社

Japanese Name白山神社
PrefectureIshikawa
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityHachiman
Coordinates36.1364158, 136.2407890

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Located in the town of Katsuyama, Ishikawa Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the mountain and fertility. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a striking torii gate and wooden buildings made from local cypress wood. Visitors can experience the tranquil atmosphere of the shrine's gardens, which feature a large maple tree believed to have healing properties.

Cultural Significance

The shrine's kami, Hachiman, is also revered as a god of war and messenger. The shrine hosts an annual festival, Yama Matsuri, to celebrate the god's power and protection. In traditional Japanese culture, White Mountain Shrine is believed to be a sacred site for purification and healing.

Enshrined Deities

Hachiman

Location

Spot an error?

This shrine data is sourced from OpenStreetMap. You can submit a correction or edit it on OpenStreetMap.

Shrine data © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database License.

Browse shrines by prefecture

Jump to Shinto shrines across Japan — 108 prefectures in our directory.

Japanese Culture Network

Japanese Wood Joints

Ancient joinery techniques of Japanese master craftsmen

ShrinePuzzle

Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games

Kohibou

Japanese coffee culture — kissaten, third wave and brewing guides

E2Japan

Explore Japan's landmarks, shrines and hidden locations

The 725 Club

SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker

Spaceship Adventures

Hoshi no Isan — a Japanese-aesthetic space RPG in development

Uptown Zero

Pixel art life sim MMO — start at zero, build your life

Book Fairy Tales

AI-powered educational stories for kids

CSSKitsune

Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts

Shinto Wisdom app icon
Free App · No Ads · Offline

Shinto Wisdom Daily Practice

by 10k Game Studio

Every day, one teaching. One moment of stillness.
Kanji, meaning, and a quiet reflection — rooted in the philosophy behind Japan's forests, seasons, and sacred silences.

結び Musubi 清め Harae 自然 Shizen 間 Ma 誠 Makoto + 45 more
Get it on Google Play