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出立王子跡

Shuttatsu Oji Site

Japanese Name出立王子跡
English NameShuttatsu Oji Site
PrefectureWakayama
ReligionShinto
Coordinates33.7342766, 135.3696719

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About this Shrine

A historic Oji shrine site along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes in Wakayama Prefecture. This was one of the numerous subsidiary shrines (Oji) that served as resting and worship points for pilgrims traveling to the sacred Kumano Sanzan shrines.

Cultural Significance

The Oji shrines were integral to the Kumano pilgrimage experience, believed to house kami that would protect and guide travelers on their spiritual journey. Many of these sites are now marked only by stone monuments or small structures, preserving the memory of the ancient pilgrimage network.

Enshrined Deities

Kumano deities

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Era: Heian period
  • Religion: Shinto

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Look for stone markers or monuments indicating the historical significance of this Oji site along the pilgrimage route.

History

Shuttatsu Oji was one of the traditional Oji shrines that dotted the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network during the Heian period and later. These subsidiary shrines served as spiritual waypoints where pilgrims would stop to pray and rest during their arduous journey to Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and Kumano Nachi Taisha. The site represents the extensive network of sacred spaces that supported the Kumano pilgrimage tradition.

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