There are many shrines named Hakusan in Japan, but I had never visited the various Hakusan shrines located around Mount Hakusan, which is on the border of Ishikawa and Gifu prefectures. This time, I finally went to visit them.



There are many shrines named Hakusan in Japan, but I had never visited the various Hakusan shrines located around Mount Hakusan, which is on the border of Ishikawa and Gifu prefectures. This time, I finally went to visit them.




There are many shrines named Hakusan in Japan, but I had never visited the various Hakusan shrines located around Mount Hakusan, which is on the border of Ishikawa and Gifu prefectures. This time, I finally went to visit them.

I also visited Hakusan Nakai Shrine, which is located south of Mount Hakusan.
It's a bit in the mountains, but you can drive there, so it's not too difficult, although the road is partially one lane.

This shrine, among the ones I visited, is unusual because it's located on the other side of a river.
I don't think I've seen this type of arrangement very often.



I also visited Hakusan Nakai Shrine, which is located south of Mount Hakusan.
It's a bit in the mountains, but you can drive there, so it's not too difficult, although the road is partially one lane.

This shrine, among the ones I visited, is unusual because it's located on the other side of a river.
I don't think I've seen this type of arrangement very often.

I visited the Shirayama-Hiraizumi Shrine (Shirayama Shrine within Hiraizumi Temple) during a tour of shrines around the Shirayama area.
It seems that this place was originally a shrine, then became a temple, and recently reverted to a shrine.
Originally, a town flourished in front of the shrine, but it disappeared due to a rebellion during the Sengoku period, and although it has been revived, it seems that the former vibrancy is no longer there.



Currently, this shrine is beautiful because of the moss, and the grounds are spacious. The buildings are old, and it feels like they might need to be rebuilt soon, but they still have a simple and good atmosphere.
All the shrines dedicated to Mount Hida are simple.




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It seems to be one of the relatively major shrines in the Shiroyama area.
It is located along a main street and is relatively easy to access.

It is one of the pilgrimage routes to Shiroyama, and in the past, people walked from here towards the Shiroyama Nakaeri Shrine.

What you often see around Shiroyama are pictures of dragons.
These things often reflect reality, and I think that dragons really live in Shiroyama (in the astral dimension). Only those who are destined to see them can see them.

Dragons are very powerful, and for humans, they can be both reliable and frightening. However, from the perspective of enlightenment, they are simply more advanced than the average human, and not necessarily enlightened beings. People worship dragons, but personally, I don't have much to do with dragons, so I just feel that they are a powerful presence living next door.




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On the way to Hakusan Shrine near Hakusan, I also stopped by Shirakawa-go.
I thought it would be less crowded due to the pandemic, but the main parking lot was almost full, so it was quite crowded.
It felt like the crowds had recovered to about the level they were before Shirakawa-go became a World Heritage Site.

I haven't been here in a while, but several new highways have been built, making access much easier than before.
However, I think it's okay even if the access isn't that good. It's a place like that.

In Shirakawa-go, there is a shrine called Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine, which is part of the Shirakawa shrine system, so I visited it.
Many of the shrines are small, and the Shirakawa shrines have relatively old buildings, but that allows you to feel the atmosphere of the old times.




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