A Shinto shrine dedicated to the concept of ukehi, an ancient Japanese practice of divination and oath-making between deities. The name derives from the mythological practice where gods would make sacred vows or engage in divination to determine truth or future outcomes.
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- Denomination
- Shinto
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Deity associated with oaths and divination
- Coordinates
- 34.7698467, 136.5045528
Visitor tip
This shrine may be particularly meaningful for those seeking guidance in important decisions or wishing to make solemn commitments.
Cultural notes
Ukehi refers to a ritualistic practice in Japanese mythology where deities would make sacred oaths or perform divination, most famously described in the contest between Amaterasu and Susanoo in the Kojiki. This practice involved swearing an oath and then performing an act to divine the truth or outcome.