Kokuhei Taisha Ichinomiya (Iyo Province)

Oyamazumi Shrine

Oyamazumi Shrine

Oyamazumi Shrine
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Tarif
Free (treasure hall ¥1,000)
Goshuin
¥300
Acces
See details
Horaires
Sunrise–17:00 (treasure hall 8:30–17:00)

Vue d'ensemble

On Omishima Island in the Seto Inland Sea, this shrine holds the single largest collection of National Treasure-designated arms and armor in Japan — approximately 40% of the nation's total. Warriors from across Japanese history, including Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, dedicated their weapons here after battle. The island is now a popular stop on the famous Shimanami Kaido cycling route. Ancient camphor trees, some over 2,600 years old, tower over the grounds.

Histoire

1322📄Atteste par les sources

Kono clan, rulers of Iyo Province, rebuilt the shrine and dedicated weapons.

Reseau de sanctuaires

A savoir

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The shrine holds approximately 40% of all National Treasure and Important Cultural Property-designated weapons and armor in Japan.

Source: documented

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A camphor tree in the grounds is estimated to be over 2,600 years old.

Source: documented

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

34.2472, 133.0072

Physical Address

3327 Miyaura, Omishima-cho, Imabari, Ehime 794-1304

Province historique

Iyo

Acces

Imabari Station (JR Yosan Line)

Horaires

Sunrise–17:00 (treasure hall 8:30–17:00)

Bus

Bus from Imabari Station to Omishima, ~60 min; also accessible via Shimanami Kaido cycling route

Meilleure saison

Spring (ancient camphor trees and wisteria)Autumn

Langues etrangeres

English signage

Accessibilite

Main area accessible

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

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

Japan's greatest collection of historic arms and armor on a sacred island along the Shimanami Kaido cycling route.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Oyamazumi Shrine?

On Omishima Island in the Seto Inland Sea, this shrine holds the single largest collection of National Treasure-designated arms and armor in Japan — approximately 40% of the nation's total. Warriors from across Japanese history, including Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, dedicated their weapons here after battle. The island is now a popular stop on the famous Shimanami Kaido cycling route. Ancient camphor trees, some over 2,600 years old, tower over the grounds.

Where is Oyamazumi Shrine located?

Oyamazumi Shrine is located in Imabari, Ehime. The full address is: 3327 Miyaura, Omishima-cho, Imabari, Ehime 794-1304.

What deities are enshrined at Oyamazumi Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Oyamazumi no Kami.

What blessings can you pray for at Oyamazumi Shrine?

Oyamazumi Shrine is known for: securite maritime, securite en montagne, victoire, prosperite generale.

How do I get to Oyamazumi Shrine?

The nearest station is Imabari Station (JR Yosan Line). Bus from Imabari Station to Omishima, ~60 min; also accessible via Shimanami Kaido cycling route