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御獄神社

Ontake Shrine

Japanese Name御獄神社
English NameOntake Shrine
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityOntake no Mikoto
TypeOntake Shrine
Coordinates34.8979911, 137.4643715

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About this Shrine

Ontake Shrine is dedicated to the worship of Mount Ontake, one of Japan's sacred mountains. These shrines are associated with Ontake-kyo, a Shinto sect that venerates sacred mountains and emphasizes spiritual purification through mountain worship and ascetic practices.

Cultural Significance

Ontake worship combines Shinto mountain reverence with folk religious practices, emphasizing spiritual purification, healing, and communication with mountain deities through mediums and ascetic training.

Enshrined Deities

Ontake no Mikoto Kuni-toko-tachi no Mikoto Onamuchi no Mikoto

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Location

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Quick Facts

  • Era: Edo period
  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

Many Ontake shrines feature white-robed practitioners and emphasize purification rituals, so visitors should be respectful of any ongoing ceremonies.

History

Ontake shrines developed from the mountain worship tradition of Mount Ontake in the Japanese Alps. The religious movement gained prominence during the Edo period when lay practitioners began organizing pilgrimages and establishing branch shrines throughout Japan to make mountain worship accessible to common people.

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