A shrine dedicated to Oyamazumi-no-kami, the Shinto deity governing mountains, sea, and warfare. This kami is particularly revered by fishermen, sailors, and warriors for protection and safe voyages.
- Denomination
- Oyamazumi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamazumi-no-kami, deity of mountains and sea
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamazumi-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 31.4816781, 130.5089013
Visitor tip
Many Oyamazumi shrines are located near coastlines or mountains, offering scenic views along with spiritual significance.
Cultural notes
Oyamazumi-no-kami appears in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki as the father of Konohanasakuya-hime and grandfather of the legendary Emperor Jimmu, making this deity central to imperial mythology.
Historical note
Part of the network of Oyamazumi shrines found throughout Japan, with the head shrine located on Omishima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. These shrines historically served as important spiritual centers for maritime communities and warriors.