Kaname Shrine

Kaname Shrine (房眼算; kaname-san) is a mountain shrine located on the eastern summit of Mount Kaname in Chiha Prefecture. It is only accessible by way of climbing up a rocky cliff-face on the ancient Blessed Staircase (淤い階; omiikai).

Features
The shrine was constructed in the early 1500s, presumably by the religious community of a small mountain village. The shrine is surprisingly well-made and has stood the test of time for centuries without modern interference. Like most mountain shrines, it is made from stone, but oddly does not carry any inscriptions or carvings. It is believed that the shrine is dedicated to Yamakami.

The shrine's adjoining Staircase is an roughly-hewn ascent proported to be blessed by the feet of ancient Chiryo monks. In modern times, the staircase is extremely worn and has been repaired multiple times over the decades.