Meishin-taisha

Oyama Shrine (Tateyama)

雄山神社

/ Oyama Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 yen
Access
15 min walk
Hours
Varies by season

Overview

Oyama Shrine is the sacred shrine of Mount Tateyama, one of Japan's three holy mountains. It consists of three worship sites spanning from the mountain peak (3,003m) to its base. The mountain has been a major site of mountain worship (shugendo) since ancient times.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
701 [Taiho 1]

The shrine has three worship sites: the peak shrine on Mount Tateyama (3,003m), the midpoint shrine at Ashikuraji, and the front shrine at Iwakuraji.

Enshrined Deities

⛩
Izanagi No Mikoto
primary Deity
⛩
Amaterasu Omikami
secondary Deity

Blessings

Mountaineering Safety General Prosperity National Protection

Shrine Network

Independent

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

36.5767, 137.3108

Physical Address

2 Ashikuraji, Tateyama-machi, Nakaniikawa-gun, Toyama

富山県中新川郡立山町芦峅寺2

Access

Tateyama Station (Toyama Chihou Railway)

15 min walk

Hours

Varies by season

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Oyama Shrine (Tateyama)?

Oyama Shrine is the sacred shrine of Mount Tateyama, one of Japan's three holy mountains. It consists of three worship sites spanning from the mountain peak (3,003m) to its base. The mountain has been a major site of mountain worship (shugendo) since ancient times.

Where is Oyama Shrine (Tateyama) located?

Oyama Shrine (Tateyama) is located in Nakaniikawa-gun, Tateyama-machi, Toyama. The full address is: 2 Ashikuraji, Tateyama-machi, Nakaniikawa-gun, Toyama.