Kamiyama Shrine
📍 Shiga, Koka · 1992 Kamiyama, Shigaraki, Koka, Shiga 529-1852
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
From the mountain heights, this shrine oversees the clay-workers of Shigaraki in their sacred craft. For generations, potters have sought its blessing, and the deity's protection flows through their hands, transforming earth and fire into beauty that endures through ages.
Benefits
Mountain deity's protectionShigaraki pottery blessingOccupational prosperity