Shinto shrine
Haruna Jinja
榛名神社（はるなじんじゃ）
Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture
A place of faith on Mt. Haruna that enshrines kami associated with fire and earth. History also lives on in the landscape formed by the rocks and shrine buildings in the mountains.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Homusubi no Kami and Haniyamahime no Kami
History and things to know
An explanation by a Takasaki city museum introduces the activities of the oshi (shrine guides) and the Haruna-kō (pilgrimage associations) who spread the Haruna faith, and the history from the blending of kami and buddhas to the present shrine. Today the shrine enshrines Homusubi no Kami and Haniyamahime no Kami.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The approach to the main sanctuary climbs uphill. Please check the official website for information on construction, roads and seasonal visits.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 高崎市「榛名歴史民俗資料館の常設展示」（2026-10-16 確認）
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