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御嶽神社

Ontake Shrine

Japanese Name御嶽神社
English NameOntake Shrine
PrefectureKanagawa
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityOntake no Okami
TypeOntake Shrine
Coordinates35.4008262, 139.3056988

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About this Shrine

Ontake Shrine is dedicated to the worship of Mount Ontake and its associated deities, representing the mountain worship tradition that has been central to Japanese spirituality for centuries. These shrines serve as sacred spaces for devotees of Ontake-kyo, a mountain-based religious movement that venerates the spiritual power of Mount Ontake.

Cultural Significance

Mount Ontake worship emphasizes spiritual purification through mountain pilgrimage and meditation. Practitioners often wear white clothing symbolizing purity and engage in cold water ablutions and other ascetic practices to commune with the mountain's spiritual power.

Enshrined Deities

Ontake no Okami Kuni no Tokotachi no Mikoto Okuninushi no Mikoto

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

Many Ontake shrines feature distinctive white clothing and purification rituals, so visitors should be respectful of any ongoing religious ceremonies.

History

Ontake shrines developed from the ancient Japanese practice of mountain worship (sangaku shinko), where mountains were revered as dwelling places of kami. The Ontake faith became particularly organized during the Edo period when religious leaders like Kakumei established formal practices for Mount Ontake worship, leading to the spread of Ontake shrines throughout Japan.

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