大山神社

Japanese Name大山神社
PrefectureHokkaido
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityYama no Okami
Coordinates42.3253768, 141.0096075

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Tsuruoka's Big Mountain Shrine, dedicated to Yama no Okami, a mountain spirit revered by the indigenous Ainu people and later enshrined by the Japanese Shinto tradition. The shrine is famous for its beautifully maintained gardens and a serene atmosphere, inviting visitors to relax amidst nature's splendor.

Cultural Significance

Yama no Okami is a common mountain spirit in Shintoism, embodying the power and protection associated with mountains. The shrine's tranquil atmosphere makes it an ideal place for spiritual reflection and connection with nature.

Enshrined Deities

Mountain Spirit or Ainu Kami

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.

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

Japan In Pixels

A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027

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