大歳神社

Ōtoshi shrine

Japanese Name大歳神社
English NameŌtoshi shrine
PrefectureKyoto
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityOtoshichi Okami
Coordinates34.9419843, 134.9117950

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Ōtoshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, dedicated to the god of longevity and good fortune, Otoshichi Okami. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style, with a rectangular roof and a torii gate. According to legend, the shrine was founded during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) by a noble family seeking protection from wars and natural disasters. Today, visitors can pray for good health, prosperity, and happiness at this serene oasis in the heart of Kyoto.

Cultural Significance

Ōtoshi Shrine is associated with the mythology of Otoshichi Okami, a kami believed to protect individuals from illness and injury. During the Oshogatsu New Year festival, locals visit the shrine to pray for good health and longevity in the coming year. The shrine's architecture also reflects its connection to the natural world, with wooden pillars and a serene garden.

Enshrined Deities

Otoshichi Okami

Location

Spot an error?

This shrine data is sourced from OpenStreetMap. You can submit a correction or edit it on OpenStreetMap.

Shrine data © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database License.

Japanese Culture Network

Japanese Wood Joints

Ancient joinery techniques of Japanese master craftsmen

ShrinePuzzle

Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games

Kohibou

Japanese coffee culture — kissaten, third wave and brewing guides

E2Japan

Explore Japan's landmarks, shrines and hidden locations

The 725 Club

SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker

Spaceship Adventures

Hoshi no Isan — a Japanese-aesthetic space RPG in development

Japan In Pixels

A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027

CSSKitsune

Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts

Shinto Wisdom app icon
Free App · No Ads · Offline

Shinto Wisdom Daily Practice

by 10k Game Studio

Every day, one teaching. One moment of stillness.
Kanji, meaning, and a quiet reflection — rooted in the philosophy behind Japan's forests, seasons, and sacred silences.

結び Musubi 清め Harae 自然 Shizen 間 Ma 誠 Makoto + 45 more
Get it on Google Play