Jul 16, 2014 - 1 min read

Shirahige Shrine, Fukui

Unexpected find in the center of Fukui City!

By Takako Sakamoto

Community writer

Gold ornaments on the roof of the main hall

Looking up at the torii gate of Shirahige Shrine in Fukui city

The alter of Miyabi Shrine, the small shrine standing on the grounds of Shirahige Shrine

Outside wooden veranda of Shirahige Shrine

Under the eaves of the main hall of Shirahige Shrine. Part of it is moss-covered

Main hall's beautiful roof

Bronze lantern hanging from the roof of Shirahige Shrine

The alter of Shirahige Shrine

Shirahige Shrine under the sun

Main hall of Shirahige Shrine viewed from an angle

Main hall decorated with a sacred rope

The signage of Shirahige Shrine hanging on the torii gate

Shrine roof and a pine tree

While I was driving back to my place in Fukui city I spotted a beautiful wooden structure along the street. I slowed down to look at it closely but was honked at by a car behind me, so I had no choice but to drive on. However, I couldn't forget the beautiful architecture, so I went home, grabbed my camera, and went out again. The beautiful architecture I had glimpsed by chance turned out to be Shirahige Shrine, close to JR Fukui Station, in the center of the city. It had been there right under my nose all along! The history of this shrine dates back to even before the Heian Period (794－1185). The beautiful wooden building I fell in love with is fairly new, reconstructed in 1996. For your information, 'Shirahige' means 'white beard'.

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Radica Sooknarine

Radica Sooknarine 9 years ago

I love the architectural details that you captured in your photos. Beautiful!

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Takako Sakamoto

Takako Sakamoto Photographer 9 years ago

Thank you very much Radica!

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