Shinto shrine
Kōjinyama Jinja
荒神山神社（こうじんやまじんじゃ）
Hikone, Shiga Prefecture
A shrine on the summit of Mount Kōjin in Hikone, affectionately known as “Kōjin-san.” It enshrines three kami of fire and the hearth as its main kami, and four kami of purification alongside them.
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, Okitsuhiko no Kami, Okitsuhime no Kami (main); Seoritsuhime no Kami, Hayaakitsuhime no Kami, Ibukidonushi no Kami, Hayasasurahime no Kami (enshrined alongside)
History and things to know
According to the official guide, in the time of Emperor Tenji the summit of Mount Kōjin was designated the place of purification for Ōmi Province, and it is said that every year many people climbed the mountain to worship at the Great Purification (Ōharae) on the last day of the sixth month. That Ōharae continues today as the Minazuki Festival, its annual grand festival, and at the foot of the mountain a yōhaiden (hall for worship from afar) has been built for those who cannot climb to the summit.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The main shrine is on the summit of Mount Kōjin, separate from the yōhaiden at the foot of the mountain. It is stated that worship is not possible at night or on days of bad weather such as snow or typhoons.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 荒神山神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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