Hakusan Shrine
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 243 Kamishiraiyamacho, Nakagyou Ward, Kyoto City
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Located on Oike Street, Hakusan Shrine serves as a key center for national Hakusan faith traditions. Hakusan—the white mountain—symbolizes the purity of snow and pristine spirituality. The documented fulfillment of countless wishes from female pilgrims testifies to its powerful efficacy. Enshrining the goddess Shirayama Hime affirms women's sacred presence in the divine realm. Its strong feminine spiritual energy resonates with all who visit this sanctuary.
Benefits
Shirayama Hime blessingwomen's protectionchildbirth prayer
