多贵神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Mutsu no Okami, a regional kami associated with fishing and prosperity. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with a main hall constructed using locally-sourced cedar wood. Visitors can experience traditional Japanese culture by attending the annual Setsubun festival, where they can throw beans at the shrine to ward off evil spirits.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Mutsu no Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.8197198, 138.0186549
Visitor tip
To make a meaningful offering, visitors can purchase a packet of dried fish at the shrine's on-site store and toss it into the shrine pond as an act of devotion.
Cultural notes
Mutsu no Okami is believed to have originated from the local legend of a great fisherman who caught a massive tuna, which was then enshrined as a kami. The shrine's architecture also incorporates elements of coastal worship, reflecting its proximity to the sea.
Historical note
The shrine was originally established in the Heian period (794-1185 CE), but its current form dates back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE).