A Shinto shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to Otoshi-no-kami, the kami of harvest and New Year, alongside the local deity Amako Hime. The shrine serves the agricultural community and is particularly significant during harvest festivals and New Year celebrations.
- Denomination
- Otoshi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Otoshi-no-kami and Amako Hime
- Kami enshrined
- Otoshi-no-kami, Amako Hime
- Coordinates
- 34.4644137, 131.3796483
Visitor tip
Visit during the New Year period or autumn harvest season when the shrine holds its most important festivals honoring the agricultural deities.
Cultural notes
Otoshi-no-kami is one of the important agricultural deities in Shinto, responsible for the yearly harvest cycle. The inclusion of Amako Hime suggests local historical or legendary significance specific to this region of Yamaguchi.