Ontake Shrine is a mountain shrine dedicated to the worship of Mount Ontake's sacred spirit and associated deities. These shrines are part of the Ontake faith tradition that venerates mountain kami and emphasizes spiritual purification through connection with sacred peaks.
- Denomination
- Ontake
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Okuninushi and mountain kami
- Kami enshrined
- Okuninushi, Ontake-san no Kami
- Coordinates
- 35.362602, 139.2180791
Visitor tip
Many Ontake shrines are located on elevated ground or hillsides, so wear appropriate footwear for potentially steep approaches.
Cultural notes
The Ontake faith tradition emphasizes purification rituals and the belief that mountains serve as dwelling places for powerful kami. Practitioners often engage in mountain pilgrimage and spiritual training as part of their religious practice.
Historical note
Ontake shrines developed from the mountain worship tradition associated with Mount Ontake in central Japan. The Ontake faith combines Shinto mountain worship with folk religious practices, emphasizing the spiritual power of mountains and the kami that dwell within them.