Moriya Jinja Okumiya is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Fujihara, Nagano Prefecture. As the okamiyama (outer palace) of the former Tokugawa shogunate daimyo, Tokugawa Iemitsu, it is one of the few shrines in Japan to be directly connected to the imperial family and the shogunate.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Fujin, Raijin, Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Fujin, Raijin, Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.9681024, 138.1022184
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's historical significance, visitors should consider purchasing a 'Tokaido hakone-ichi' pass, which allows access to the nearby Nikko National Park and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites.
Cultural notes
As an important spiritual site for the Tokugawa clan, Moriya Jinja Okumiya is said to be enshrined with a diverse array of kami, including Fujin (God of Wind), Raijin (God of Thunder), and Inari (God of Rice and Fertility).
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1633 during the Edo period.