Shinto shrine
Shirayamahime Jinja
白山比咩神社（しらやまひめじんじゃ）
Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture
A shrine at the foot of the mountain that passes down the Hakusan faith. It enshrines Kukurihime no Mikoto as Shirayamahime no Ōkami, together with Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto.
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: Kukurihime no Mikoto, Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto
History and things to know
The official history introduces Kukurihime no Mikoto, her story in the Nihon Shoki and faith in Mt. Hakusan. The main shrine, which has moved over the ages, and the Okumiya at the summit of Mt. Hakusan are separate places of worship.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
This guide covers the main shrine in Sannomiya-machi, Hakusan city. To climb to the Hakusan Okumiya, please check the mountain's seasons and climbing conditions.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 白山比咩神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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