Shirahige Jinja

Shirahige Jinja, located in Shirasuka, Kosai, is a shrine that has long been venerated as a deity of longevity, bearing a white beard as its name suggests. While Shirahige shrines exist throughout Japan, all are revered as deities of longevity, extended life, and family safety. Shirasuka is a historic land that prospered as a post town on the Tokaido, and this Shirahige Jinja has continued to watch over the safety of travelers and the prosperity of the community. Many visitors, particularly elderly people and families wishing for the health and long life of their loved ones, come to pray here, and the shrine is valued as a symbolic representation of the community's respect for the elderly. In the peaceful environment of Kosai, this warm shrine continues to watch over the healthy lives of all people.