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Ryozan Jinja Zenbutate Shadan is a prestigious shrine located at the foot of the majestic Mount Tateyama in Toyama Prefecture. The shrine enshrines two deities, Izanagi-no-Okami and Ame-no-Tajikara-o-no-Okami, collectively known as Ryozan Okami. This site has long been a place where many legendary warriors came to offer prayers for divine protection and success. Situated near the plains with a direct view of the grand peaks of Mount Tateyama, the shrine offers a sanctuary where visitors can experience profound spiritual peace and the raw energy of nature.
The history of this shrine dates back to the year 701 (the first year of the Taiho era). Legend tells of a young man named Ariori, a descendant of Emperor Keiko, who was guided by a white hawk to a sacred cave while pursuing a bear. It was there that he received the divine command of Ryozan Okami, marking the beginning of the shrine's establishment. Based on the divine decree to