Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Kokuhei Shosha
Okunitama Shrine
大國魂神社
/ Okunitama Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
5 min walk
Hours
6:00-17:00 (varies)
Overview
As the Soja of Musashi Province, Okunitama Shrine functioned as a 'one-stop' worship site for all the major shrines of the province. Its 1,900-year history and the Kurayami Matsuri (Darkness Festival) in May make it one of western Tokyo's most important spiritual sites.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
111 [景行天皇41年]
One of Tokyo's oldest shrines, traditionally founded in 111 CE. Served as the Soja (combined shrine) of Musashi Province, enshrining the deities of the province's six major shrines together.
1062📄Documented
Minamoto no Yoriyoshi donated zelkova trees as prayer for victory
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Okunitama No Okami
primary Deity
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent soja
Did You Know?
💡
The Kurayami Matsuri (Darkness Festival) was traditionally held in complete darkness, though modern safety regulations now require lighting.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.6690, 139.4780
Physical Address
3-1 Miya-machi, Fuchu, Tokyo
東京都府中市宮町3-1
Access
Fuchu Station (Keio Line)
5 min walk
Hours
6:00-17:00 (varies)
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Okunitama Shrine?
As the Soja of Musashi Province, Okunitama Shrine functioned as a 'one-stop' worship site for all the major shrines of the province. Its 1,900-year history and the Kurayami Matsuri (Darkness Festival) in May make it one of western Tokyo's most important spiritual sites.
Where is Okunitama Shrine located?
Okunitama Shrine is located in Fuchu, Tokyo. The full address is: 3-1 Miya-machi, Fuchu, Tokyo.
What deities are enshrined at Okunitama Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: okunitama no okami.