Ototsurugi Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kasugayama-cho, Kamikita Ward, Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, not white city, but close to it. It enshrines the god Ototsurugi-no-kami, also known as Ōtsūrugi-gami, a deity of archery and war. The shrine's architecture is typical of a late Heian period (11th-12th century) shrine, with a honden and several smaller shrines dedicated to other kami.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ōtsūrugi-gami
- Kami enshrined
- Ōtsūrugi-gami
- Coordinates
- 36.4835355, 136.6163882
Visitor tip
To avoid waiting in line, visit Ototsurugi Jinja Shrine early in the morning or just after sunset.
Cultural notes
Ototsurugi-gami is often depicted with a bow and arrow. The shrine hosts an annual 'Ōtsūrugi-matsuri' festival in November to honor the deity of archery, where participants compete in archery contests and traditional games.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in the early Heian period (794-1185 CE), during the reign of Emperor Saga.