Yamamura Shrine

📍 Shiga, Koka · Yamakita, Minakuchi, Koka, Shiga

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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

Yamamura Shrine, nestled among the mountains of Minakuchi in Koka, has long been revered as the guardian deity of mountain villages and all who dwell therein. The shrine watches over the safety of travelers on mountain roads and blesses the agricultural endeavors of farmers with the strength and freedom of the wind that crosses mountain peaks. This ancient faith, deeply rooted in Minakuchi, continues to bring the divine blessings of the mountain god to all who visit.