Kamiyama Shrine

📍 Shiga, Koka · 1992 Kamiyama, Shigaraki, Koka, Shiga 529-1852

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Hours

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Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

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

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