
Higashiyama Hakusan Shrine
Higashiyama Hakusan Shrine
Takayama, Japan
Last updated: February 11, 2026
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Leo — 2 months ago
Small shrine with a simple honden and big trees around it, tucked just off the Higashiyama temple walk. When we visited a group of older locals were playing a casual ball game in the open space in front of the grounds, which made it feel very lived‑in rather than just a sightseeing spot. Worth a short stop for the neighbourhood atmosphere as much as the shrine itself.
**★★★★★ kevin costello — 2 months ago
Part of spectacular walk through temples and shrines. November fall colors were spectacular. Ignore google and enter directly at bottom of hill amongst temples. By itself not great at top but it’s part of an overall great experience.
**★★★★★ Olivier Guillard — 8 months ago
Magnificent shrine up a path between beautiful tall trees. Once at the top, a beautiful quiet location with a nice view and a restful place.
**★★★★★ Jordi López Francesch — 10 months ago
We have been travelling across Japan in early April. Nice upwards walk crossing a beautiful graveyard. You encounter this beautiful shrine at the end of the path. Magical place.
**★★★★★ Arthur Zoia — 2 years ago
I went there early January in the middle of the day while visiting Takayama and it was simply incredible. I was alone in this graveyard surrounded by trees and followed by a pretty temple. The snow made it even more beautiful. It was a peaceful place with such a tranquil and quiet vibe. No tourists, not even locals on that day. I could hear the sound of the birds hitting the trees and the snow falling off the trees. I just can’t describe how wonderful this shrine was. Just go there and you’ll se















