Located in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, Okutsugune Shrine is dedicated to Tsunehito, the deity of local farming and fertility. As a Shinto shrine, it embodies traditional Japanese culture and spirituality. The shrine's architecture, with its distinctive curved rooflines and wooden torii gates, reflects the region's unique blend of traditional and natural elements.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsunehito
- Kami enshrined
- Tsunehito
- Coordinates
- 36.6132997, 136.701841
Visitor tip
Visitors can try traditional local specialties, such as rice balls made from Kurofusa rice grown exclusively within the prefecture's borders, at the nearby temple shop.
Cultural notes
Okutsugune Shrine is celebrated during the annual Obon festival with a unique folk performance called 'Shinobazu dance,' which symbolizes the bond between humans and nature.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in the Heian period (794-1185 CE) as a humble farm shrine but has undergone numerous restorations over the centuries.