Oyama Shrine Maetate Shadan

Overview

Oyama Shrine's Maetate Shadan is a shrine that has been revered for generations as a central location for Tateyama faith. Mount Tateyama has been revered since ancient times as one of Japan's three sacred mountains, alongside Mount Fuji and Mount Hakusan. Oyama Shrine consists of three shrines: the Mine Hondo located on the summit of Mount Tateyama, the Chugu Kigan-den located in the foothills at Murodo, and the Maetate Shadan located in Iwatoge. Each shrine plays a significant role. The Maetate Shadan is frequently visited by those ascending Mount Tateyama and is cherished as the gateway to the mountain. The main hall, an Important Cultural Property, is a magnificent structure with a hipped roof, five bays, and a single bay porch in a flowing style, boasting the largest scale in Hokuriku. The solemn atmosphere of the shrine building is calming just to behold. Within the shrine grounds are several subsidiary shrines, including Inari-sha, Tōō-sha, and Hachiman-sha, each worth a visit to pay your respects. There's also a stone monument with an imperial poem by Emperor Showa, "The Song of Tateyama," and the remains of a former ritual hall, adding to the historical atmosphere. Oyama Shrine Maetate Shadan is located in a quiet, natural setting, a place of peace and tranquility. Be sure to visit when you're in the Tateyama area.