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Oyamazumi Jinja

Ehime · Omishima, Imabari · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 大山祇神社

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WHAT TO DOOyamazumi Jinja

What makes this shrine singular is that a substantial share of all the arms and armour designated National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties is concentrated in this one place, including pieces said to have been dedicated by Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Benkei and the Kono clan. A trace of its having drawn the faith of the Inland Sea navies and their commanders, as a god of the sea and of war.

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What makes this shrine singular is that a substantial share of all the arms and armour designated National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties is concentrated in this one place, including pieces said to have been dedicated by Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Benkei and the Kono clan. A trace of its having drawn the faith of the Inland Sea navies and their commanders, as a god of the sea and of war.

About this place

Ōyamazumi Shrine (大山祇神社, Ōyamazumi-jinja) is a Shinto shrine located on the island of Ōmishima in the Seto Inland Sea. Administratively, it is part of the city of Imabari, Ehime Prefecture. It was the ichinomiya shrine of former Iyo Province. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on the April 22 by the lunar calendar.

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Key facts

Founded：Unknown (ancient) Shrine rank：Ichinomiya of Iyo Province Designation：National Treasure, Important Cultural Property Lineage：Yamazumi and Mishima shrines (about 10,000 shrines) Blessings：Victory luck, Safe sea voyages, Mountain worship

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