Located in the town of Iizuna, Nagano Prefecture, Spontaneous Shrine is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to a local deity known as 'O-yamatsumi no Okami'. The shrine's history dates back to the Edo period and has since become an important spiritual site for locals and hikers. The shrine's unique architecture features a large gate made of wood, adorned with intricate carvings of mythical creatures.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- null
- Kami enshrined
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- Coordinates
- 36.2756969, 138.39807
Visitor tip
Visitors can participate in the 'Shinshu Yuzen Festival' held annually in August, which showcases traditional crafts and local products from the region.
Cultural notes
Spontaneous Shrine is associated with a legend about a poor fisherman who prayed to O-yamatsumi no Okami for good fortune. The shrine's name 'O-machi-dono' literally translates to 'the deity of Spontaneous Fortune'.
Historical note
Founded in 1635 during the Edo period.