히다산맥 사찰 및 신사

Sacred Sites of Japan

This collection highlights the spiritual landscape of the Hida Mountains and Kiso Valley. It features significant Rinzai Zen sites like Kozenji, home to one of Japan’s largest dry stone gardens, and high-altitude Shinto sanctuaries such as the shrines atop Mount Tate and Mount Norikura. These sites reflect the region's deep-rooted traditions of mountain worship and the historical importance of the Kiso Three Temples in local Buddhist heritage.

Sacred Sites of Japan — 지도

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A

Kozenji

Rinzai Zen temple in the Kiso Valley featuring the Kan-un-tei, one of Japan's largest karesansui (dry landscape) gardens.

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B

Chofukuji

Rinzai Myoshinji temple known as one of the Three Great Temples of Kiso, enshrining a statue of Shaka Nyorai.

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C

Oyama Shrine

Oyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Japan that worships Mount Tate.

D

Omata Sansha

Shinto shrine.

E

佐味神社

Shinto shrine.

F

Hotaka Shrine

Located at Myojin Pond in Kamikochi, this inner shrine is dedicated to the deity of the Northern Alps and maritime safety.

G

Heiwakannon

Buddhist site featuring a Kannon statue.

H

Yaseo Jinja Shrine

Shinto shrine.

I

Azusamizu Jinja Shirine

Shinto shrine.

J

Oyama jinja

Shinto shrine.

K

槍ヶ岳

Features a small Shinto shrine at the 3,180-meter summit, serving as a site for mountain worship.

L

金山神社

Shinto shrine.

M

Sakai Shrine 境神社

Shinto shrine.

N

Norikurahongu

Shinto shrine situated at the Kengamine summit of Mount Norikura, 3,026 meters above sea level.

O

Hachimangu 八幡宮

Shinto shrine.

P

Hachiman Shrine 八幡神社

Shinto shrine.

Q

Kurobegawa Shrine 黒部川神社

Shinto shrine.

R

Joshoji 常照寺

Buddhist temple.

S

Konpirasha 金毘羅社

Shinto shrine.

T

真宗大谷派樹徳寺

Buddhist temple of the Shinshu Otani-ha sect.