The Eight Hundred Million Deity Hall Shrine, located in Ura, Oita Prefecture, is dedicated to the primary enshrined deity, Susanoo no Kami, known as the Storm God. The shrine's history dates back to the early Heian period (794-1185 CE), and it is said to have been built during the reign of Emperor Montoku (983-1000 CE). The shrine complex features a unique hall with eight halls, representing the eight cardinal directions and the eight regions of Japan. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds and experience traditional Shinto rituals and ceremonies.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo no Kami
- Coordinates
- 34.1076359, 134.1848782
Visitor tip
Visitors should approach the shrine's temizuya, a sacred water basin, with an empty shell in hand to purify their hands before participating in rituals or ceremonies.
Cultural notes
The Eight Hundred Million Deity Hall Shrine is connected to Japanese mythology as it is said that Susanoo no Kami created the land of Japan and built the first shrine on Mount Yoshino. The shrine's architecture reflects its connection to the natural world, with wooden buildings designed to resemble trees and rocks.
Historical note
Built during the early Heian period (794-1185 CE),