East Honshu Shrine, a Shinto shrine located in the town of Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, is dedicated to Okuninushi Ō-no-Mikoto, one of the seven gods of the harvest and fertility. The shrine is nestled at the foot of Mt. Izu, overlooking the scenic Iwami Plain. Founded during the Heian period, East Honshu Shrine has been rebuilt multiple times due to its vulnerability to earthquakes and floods, with the current structure dating back to the Edo period.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Okuninushi Ō-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Okuninushi Ō-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.8522888, 132.1181156
Visitor tip
For a more spiritual experience, visit the shrine at dawn or dusk when the sun's rays illuminate the shrine's majestic torii gate.
Cultural notes
As one of the Shinto shrines dedicated to Okuninushi Ō-no-Mikoto, East Honshu Shrine is involved in the Shoden Matsuri festival, which honors the harvest and fertility god. The shrine is also famous for its beautiful garden and its role in local folklore, including stories about the giant serpent said to reside beneath Mt. Izu.
Historical note
Founded during the Heian period (794-1185) and rebuilt in the Edo period (1603-1867).