A Kotohira shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Ōmononushi-no-mikoto, the deity of prosperity, good fortune, and maritime safety. Part of the network of shrines connected to the famous Kotohira-gū in Kagawa Prefecture, this shrine serves the local community with prayers for business success and safe travels.
- Denomination
- Kotohira
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ōmononushi-no-mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Ōmononushi-no-mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.3209674, 137.3462545
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic symbolic elements of Kotohira shrines, including maritime motifs reflecting the deity's role as protector of travelers and seafarers.
Cultural notes
Kotohira shrines are popularly known as 'Konpira-san' and are associated with the Buddhist deity Kompira, reflecting the historical syncretic blending of Shinto and Buddhist traditions before the Meiji separation.
Historical note
Like other Kotohira shrines throughout Japan, this shrine was established to bring the protective influence of Ōmononushi-no-mikoto to the local area. Kotohira worship spread from the main shrine in Shikoku during the Edo period as merchants and travelers sought divine protection for their journeys and business ventures.