A Shinto shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture dedicated to Onamuchi-no-mikoto, an alternative name for the prominent deity Okuninushi. The shrine serves the local community as a place of worship for this important kami associated with nation-building, medicine, and agriculture.
- Denomination
- Onamuchi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Onamuchi-no-mikoto (Okuninushi)
- Kami enshrined
- Onamuchi-no-mikoto, Okuninushi-no-mikoto
- Coordinates
- 31.5145382, 130.3502941
Visitor tip
As with most local shrines, visitors should bow twice, clap twice, and bow once when praying at the main hall.
Cultural notes
Onamuchi-no-mikoto is another name for Okuninushi-no-mikoto, one of the most significant deities in Shinto mythology. Known as the 'Great Land Master,' this kami is associated with nation-building, medicine, agriculture, and matchmaking. The deity plays a central role in the Izumo cycle of myths and is particularly revered for bringing prosperity and healing to the land.