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阿夫利神社奥社

Afuri Shrine Inner Shrine

Japanese Name阿夫利神社奥社
English NameAfuri Shrine Inner Shrine
PrefectureKanagawa
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityOyamatsumi-no-kami
TypeMountain worship Shrine
Coordinates35.4408362, 139.2311097

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About this Shrine

The inner shrine of Afuri Shrine located on the summit of Mount Oyama in Kanagawa Prefecture. This sacred site has been a center of mountain worship for over a millennium, attracting pilgrims who climb the mountain to pray for good harvests, business prosperity, and protection from natural disasters.

Cultural Significance

Mount Oyama has been considered a sacred mountain since ancient times, associated with rain prayers and agricultural fertility. The mountain itself is viewed as the physical manifestation of the kami, making the summit shrine particularly powerful in Shinto belief.

Enshrined Deities

Oyamatsumi-no-kami Takaokami-no-kami Okuninushi-no-mikoto

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Era: Nara period
  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

The climb to the inner shrine is strenuous and requires proper hiking preparation, especially sturdy footwear and water.

History

Afuri Shrine has ancient origins dating back to the Nara period, when mountain worship was formally established on Mount Oyama. During the Edo period, it became extremely popular among merchants and common people from Edo (Tokyo) who would undertake pilgrimages called 'Oyama-mairi.' The inner shrine represents the most sacred part of this mountain religious complex.

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