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
Historical Province
Chikuzen / Chikugo / Buzen
Access
Hikosan Station (JR Hitahikosan Line)
Hours
24 hours
Bus
Bus from Soeda Station, ~30 min to trailhead
Best Times to Visit
Accessibility
Slope car available to mid-level
Official Website
https://hikosanjingu.or.jp/Why This Shrine
One of Japan's Three Great Shugendo Sacred Mountains with 1,300 years of ascetic tradition.
Related Myths
Learn More About Shinto Shrines
Background reading for visitors and pilgrims.
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.