Hikosan Shrine
英彦山神宮
/ Hikosan Jingū
Overview
Mt. Hiko has been a center for Shugendo mountain asceticism for over 1,300 years, ranking alongside Mt. Haguro and Kumano as one of Japan's Three Great Sacred Mountains. A slope car now provides access to the mid-mountain shrine, but the peak requires a demanding hike.
Enshrined Deities
Son of Amaterasu, father of Ninigi; god of rice and agriculture
Blessings
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
33.4756, 130.9292
Physical Address
1 Hikosan, Soeda-machi, Tagawa-gun, Fukuoka 824-0721
〒824-0721 福岡県田川郡添田町英彦山1
Access
Hikosan Station (JR Hitahikosan Line)
Hours
24 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Hikosan Shrine?
Mt. Hiko has been a center for Shugendo mountain asceticism for over 1,300 years, ranking alongside Mt. Haguro and Kumano as one of Japan's Three Great Sacred Mountains. A slope car now provides access to the mid-mountain shrine, but the peak requires a demanding hike.
Where is Hikosan Shrine located?
Hikosan Shrine is located in Soeda (Tagawa-gun), Fukuoka. The full address is: 1 Hikosan, Soeda-machi, Tagawa-gun, Fukuoka 824-0721.
What deities are enshrined at Hikosan Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Amenooshihomimi no Mikoto.