History of Hakusan Shrines and Nature Worship

Enshrined Kami (Deity)・Diving Virtues

Kukuri-Hime no Mikoto (Shirayama-Hime no Okami)・Izanagi no Mikoto・Izanami no Mikoto

In addition to Kukuri-Hime no Mikoto, Hakusan Jinja Shrine is also dedicated to Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto.

In Japanese,“kukuri” can also mean “to tie” or “to bind,” as a result, Kukuri-Hime no Mikoto is also revered as a both the goddess of matchmaking and the goddess of marital conjugal bliss.

Foundation

According to tradition, this jinja was founded in 1141.

Nature Worship

Shinto historically has played a very important role in conserving the natural environment since phenomena and objects such as wind,rain,thunder,waterfalls,rocks,animals,mountains,and forests, It is also thought that nature is not an object to be governed by man, who is himself part of nature and who lives by its blessings.

The Japanese people have long believed that kami inhabit forests and woods, so Shinto shrines are normally located in and near forests or woods or among the trees.This provides not only a pleasant environment for the community, but also important ecological sanctuaries for many animals and plants.These forests or woods have been called chinju-no-mori, which literally means “forests or woods where deities’ spirits stay calmly”.Thus, Shinto is a religion which respects and worships nature.

Yakuwari Peaches

Throw peaches to chase away bad luck

Mizu mikuji Fortune by water

Place the sheet of paper in the small basin of water and wait until your fortune appears on the piece of paper, predicting various aspects of your life including love, work, health, and dreams.