Hottemmon-Okami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the god of hot springs and fertility. The shrine's current main hall was built in 1924, but its history dates back to the Heian period. According to legend, a woman named Hottemmon was discovered in a hot spring by the god, who then elevated her status from human to goddess.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hottemmon
- Kami enshrined
- Hottemmon
- Coordinates
- 34.7635875, 135.6362341
Visitor tip
Visit during the Obon festival (mid-August) for a traditional dance performance honoring Hottemmon, where visitors can participate by joining in on the dance.
Cultural notes
Hottemmon-Okami Shrine is closely tied to the region's hot spring culture and fertility traditions. The shrine's main hall features an impressive torii gate adorned with prayer cards from locals seeking blessings for good health and prosperity.
Historical note
The shrine has been known since at least the Kamakura period, and its main hall was rebuilt in 1924.