比婆の神 · mountains and protection

Kami of Mt Hiba

The kami of Mt Hiba is central to the spiritual landscape surrounding this sacred mountain. As a protector of natural ecosystems, this kami embodies the reverence for sacred lands among local inhabitants.

Mythology

Legends from Mt Hiba recount its kami as a divine spirit residing in the mountain, safeguarding the area's flora and fauna while presiding over rituals performed during seasonal changes.