Myojin-taisha

Oagata Shrine

Oagata Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
20 min walk
Horaires
Dawn to dusk

Vue d'ensemble

Oagata Shrine (大縣神社) in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, is the Ninomiya (second-ranked shrine) of ancient Owari Province, listed as a Myojin-taisha in the Engishiki (927 CE) and enshrining Oagata-no-Okami, the legendary ancestral deity of the Owari land. The shrine's kofun burial mound, located behind the main hall, is identified in shrine tradition with the divine ancestor whose spirit is venerated here. The current main hall, built in 1661 by Tokugawa Mitsutomo in the distinctive Oagata-zukuri architectural style, has been patronized by the Owari Tokugawa Domain for centuries. The shrine is widely known for its annual Hime-no-Miya Honen Matsuri in March, celebrating agricultural and human fertility.

Histoire

927

Listed in the Engishiki as Myojin-taisha of Owari Province.

1661

Current main hall constructed by Tokugawa Mitsutomo, 2nd daimyo of Owari Domain.

Divinites venerees

primary Deity

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.3456, 136.9642

Physical Address

3 Miyayama, Inuyama-shi, Aichi

Province historique

Owari / Mikawa

Acces

Gakuden Station (Meitetsu Komaki Line)

20 min walk

Horaires

Dawn to dusk

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Oagata Shrine?

Oagata Shrine (大縣神社) in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, is the Ninomiya (second-ranked shrine) of ancient Owari Province, listed as a Myojin-taisha in the Engishiki (927 CE) and enshrining Oagata-no-Okami, the legendary ancestral deity of the Owari land. The shrine's kofun burial mound, located behind the main hall, is identified in shrine tradition with the divine ancestor whose spirit is venerated here. The current main hall, built in 1661 by Tokugawa Mitsutomo in the distinctive Oagata-zukuri architectural style, has been patronized by the Owari Tokugawa Domain for centuries. The shrine is widely known for its annual Hime-no-Miya Honen Matsuri in March, celebrating agricultural and human fertility.

Where is Oagata Shrine located?

Oagata Shrine is located in Inuyama-shi, Aichi. The full address is: 3 Miyayama, Inuyama-shi, Aichi.