Hiraizumi Hakusan Shrine
白山神社（平泉）
Iwate · Hiraizumi
Hakusan reconciliation
Meishin-taisha
Ichinomiya (Kaga Province)
Shirayama Hime Shrine
Shirayama Hime Shrine
Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
See details
Horaires
24 hours (shrine office: 9:00-16:00)
Vue d'ensemble
Shirayama Hime Shrine is the head of the Hakusan shrine network spanning over 2,000 locations across Japan. Located at the foot of Mount Hakusan, one of Japan's three sacred mountains alongside Mount Fuji and Mount Tateyama, the shrine venerates Kukurihime-no-Kami as its principal deity. Kukurihime is celebrated as a mediator between Izanagi and Izanami, making the shrine a renowned destination for prayers related to harmonious relationships and matchmaking. The mountain worship tradition at Hakusan was formalized in 717 when the Buddhist monk Taicho ascended the peak and experienced a divine vision. This event established the syncretic tradition of Hakusan worship that blended Shinto and Buddhist elements for centuries.
Histoire
Fondation
📜Selon la tradition
-91 [Reign of Emperor Suinin (traditional)]
717📜Selon la tradition
The monk Taicho opened Mount Hakusan for worship, establishing the mountain pilgrimage tradition
Divinites venerees
⛩
primary Deity
⛩
secondary Deity
⛩
secondary Deity
Bienfaits
Reseau de sanctuaires
Hakusan Head shrine (souhonsha)
A savoir
💡
Kukurihime-no-Kami is mentioned in the Nihon Shoki as mediating between Izanagi and Izanami at the border of the underworld, which is the basis for matchmaking blessings.
Source: documented
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The shrine conducts ritual purification (misogi) experiences in the Tedori River for visitors.
Source: documented
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
36.3903, 136.5783
Physical Address
Ni-105-1 Sannomiya-machi, Hakusan-shi, Ishikawa
Province historique
Kaga / Noto
Acces
Tsurugi Station (Hokuriku Railway)
Horaires
24 hours (shrine office: 9:00-16:00)
Bus
Bus from Tsurugi Station, about 30 minutes
Meilleure saison
autumn (foliage)New Year
Langues etrangeres
English (pamphlet)
Site officiel
https://www.shirayama.or.jp/
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
The head shrine of over 2,000 Hakusan shrines, set against one of Japan's three sacred mountains. A premier matchmaking shrine with deep mountain worship traditions.
Sanctuaires lies
Hakusan Shrine (Bunkyo)
白山神社
Tokyo · Bunkyo-ku
Hakusan liens amoureux
Hakusan Shrine (Niigata)
白山神社
Niigata · Niigata-shi, Chuo-ku
Hakusan rencontre amoureuse
Biei Shrine
美瑛神社
Hokkaido · Biei
Indépendant liens amoureux
Isasumi Shrine
伊佐須美神社
Fukushima · Aizumisato
Indépendant Ichinomiya mariage
Mitsumine Shrine
三峯神社
Saitama · Chichibu
Indépendant succes
Questions frequentes
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What is Shirayama Hime Shrine?
Shirayama Hime Shrine is the head of the Hakusan shrine network spanning over 2,000 locations across Japan. Located at the foot of Mount Hakusan, one of Japan's three sacred mountains alongside Mount Fuji and Mount Tateyama, the shrine venerates Kukurihime-no-Kami as its principal deity. Kukurihime is celebrated as a mediator between Izanagi and Izanami, making the shrine a renowned destination for prayers related to harmonious relationships and matchmaking. The mountain worship tradition at Hakusan was formalized in 717 when the Buddhist monk Taicho ascended the peak and experienced a divine vision. This event established the syncretic tradition of Hakusan worship that blended Shinto and Buddhist elements for centuries.
Where is Shirayama Hime Shrine located?
Shirayama Hime Shrine is located in Hakusan-shi, Ishikawa. The full address is: Ni-105-1 Sannomiya-machi, Hakusan-shi, Ishikawa.
What deities are enshrined at Shirayama Hime Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Shirayamahime no Kami, Izanagi no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto.
What blessings can you pray for at Shirayama Hime Shrine?
Shirayama Hime Shrine is known for: rencontre amoureuse, accouchement serein, relations harmonieuses.
How do I get to Shirayama Hime Shrine?
The nearest station is Tsurugi Station (Hokuriku Railway). Bus from Tsurugi Station, about 30 minutes