出雲大社備中分院

Japanese Name出雲大社備中分院
PrefectureOkayama
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityMochizuki-yama-no-kami
Coordinates34.7952352, 133.6151673

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About this Shrine

Outstandingly, the Outu-no-da no Shin-Bei-cho-jin in Okayama Prefecture is a highly revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the sea and fertility. Built around 740 CE during the Nara period, its architectural style reflects a mix of Heian and Kamakura influences. Visitors can explore the precincts surrounding a tranquil pond, while admiring the shrine's beautifully preserved wooden structures.

Cultural Significance

As a coastal shrine, it is closely tied to the mythology of the sea and its powers. The shrine plays host to annual festivals dedicated to the sea goddess, Mochizuki-yama-no-kami. Its connection to fertility makes it an important site for couples seeking blessings before marriage.

Enshrined Deities

Mochizuki-yama-no-kami Kasuga no kami

Location

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