厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Ōmura, Chiba Prefecture, known for its association with the Ōmura no Michi, an ancient trade route that connected the city to Edo. The shrine's primary enshrined deity is Okami, a Shinto god of agriculture and fertility.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.1045364, 140.1043374
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, consider visiting the shrine early in the morning or late in the evening when it is less crowded.
Cultural notes
This shrine is famous for its unique torii gate, which has been rebuilt several times due to fires and natural disasters. The shrine also hosts an annual festival called 'Ōmura no Michi Matsuri' to commemorate the arrival of the Ōmura no Michi traders.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in the Muromachi period (1336-1573), during the Nanboku-chō era.