Overview
Hundreds of thousands climbed here each year on the Oyama pilgrimage of the Edo period. As its other name, the rain-falling mountain, suggests, it was a place to pray for rain.
About this place
Oyama Afuri Shrine is a shrine on Mount Oyama (alternative name: Afuriyama) in Isehara, Kanagawa. It is one of the thirteen Engishiki-listed shrines (small shrines) of Sagami Province recorded in the Engishiki Jinmyocho of the 5th year of Encho (927), and its former shrine rank was prefectural shrine (it is now a Beppyo Shrine of the Association of Shinto Shrines). There is a main shrine (including the inner and front shrines) at the summit of Mount Oyama and a lower shrine halfway up the mountain; the lower shrine is accessible by the Oyama Cable Car (see also the Access section).
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded：Reign of Emperor Sujin (traditional) Blessings：Mountain worship, Warding off evil
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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Source afuri.or.jp ↗Before you go
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