Shirahige Shrine

Shirahige Shrine is a Shinto shrine built 1,900 years ago. It is located on the mountain opposite from the gateway.

A view of the beautiful shrine


Japan has been an agricultural society since the old days. Japanese have always been hugely affected by the weather of the nature.  Such things made them feel awed and scared of the nature.
With that, they pray for a smooth harvest by building shrines and give offerings to God every year.
 Since ancient times, Shinto rituals or festivals are performed at every place all over the country to wish for a good harvest.
Shinto shrines and temple are very important to Japanese.





Shirahige shrine is known for the God of longevity.
Other than that, people also believe that it can fulfill various desires like good luck, matchmaking for marriage, having a child, accomplishment for studies, road safety, voyage security and so on.
It is a popular sight-seeing spot for both locals and tourists.