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Okunitama-jinja Shrine

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Okunitama-jinja Shrine

A shrine that boats over 1900 years of history and the guardian dieties of the Musashi Province.

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Okunitama Shrine, with a history stretching back about 1900 years, is where Okunitama-no-Okami, the deity protecting the Musashino area, is enshrined. Musashino was a vast area including modern-day Tokyo City, Saitama, and parts of Kanagawa. Inside the shrine grounds are several smaller shrines, each one granting its own blessing. It's said to offer various blessings, particularly those for warding off evil and matchmaking.
Behind the main shrine is a sacred gingko tree dating back over 1,000 years. It is said to be the power spot with the greatest impact inside Okunitama Shrine!
Stretching the entire length of about 500 meters from Keio Fuchu Station, the shrine approach is lined with about 120 Japanese Zelkova trees. Called Babadaimon no Keyaki Namiki, this is designated as a national natural monument in Japan.
Taking place mainly on May 5, the Kurayami Matsuri is a festival featuring floats and large Taiko drums. Many people gather for the lively highlight, a parade of floats being pulled throughout town.

Highlights

  • Many visit Miyanomejinja, a smaller shrine on the grounds of Okunitama-jinja Shrine to make a prayer offering for easy childbirth, using the small, bottomless "hishaku" ladles, or with a wooden "ema" plaque painted with the image of a horse and her foal.
  • The diety of Minanome Jinja, "Amenouzume no Mikoto" is believed to be the goddess of the arts.
  • Lively festivals held across all four seasons, including the Kurayami Festival, Plum Festival, Chestnut Festival and Tori no Ichi Festival.
  • The Treasure House, where the portable shrine and large drum are stored, can only be visited on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and shrine festival days. (Admission fee is 200 yen)

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  • The large torii gate at Okunitama-jinja Shrine. (c) iStock

    The large torii gate at Okunitama-jinja Shrine. (c) iStock

  • View of the worship hall from the Chujakumon Gate

    View of the worship hall from the Chujakumon Gate

  • Vermillion-lacquered Chujakumon.

    Vermillion-lacquered Chujakumon.

  • Front of the worship hall.

    Front of the worship hall.

  • Miyanome-jinja Shrine

    Miyanome-jinja Shrine

  • "Hishaku" purification ladies with holes in them, set out as prayer offerings.

    "Hishaku" purification ladies with holes in them, set out as prayer offerings.

  • An "ema" (wooden wishing block) prayer for easy childbirth

    An "ema" (wooden wishing block) prayer for easy childbirth

  • Miyanome-jinja Shrine

    Miyanome-jinja Shrine

  • Toshogu

    Toshogu

  • Zuishinmon (Worship Hall Side)

    Zuishinmon (Worship Hall Side)

  • Sumiyoshi-jinja/Ootori Jinja

    Sumiyoshi-jinja/Ootori Jinja

  • The sacred, large gingko tree.

    The sacred, large gingko tree.

  • Zuishinmon (large torii gate side).

    Zuishinmon (large torii gate side).

  • Temizu-ya (hand purifying pavilion) with ornate decoration.

    Temizu-ya (hand purifying pavilion) with ornate decoration.

  • The Treasure House.

    The Treasure House.

  • Guardian dog stature with its child (rare).

    Guardian dog stature with its child (rare).

  • Mikoshi stored inside the Treasure House.

    Mikoshi stored inside the Treasure House.

  • Large taiko drum stored in the Treasure House.

    Large taiko drum stored in the Treasure House.

Reviews

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Some reviews are translated by AI.

  • tim-tim

    I happened to catch the Darkness Festival, and it was packed with people and super lively. There were so many food stalls I lost count!
    It was my first time in Fuchu City and I had a really good impression.
    Highly recommend!

  • AnAan

    During my visit, I truly felt the depth and sacredness of Japanese culture. The shrine's architecture is absolutely impressive.

  • Carolyn

    I heard Okunitama-jinja Shrine is famous for warding off evil and bringing good fortune, especially for love and relationships. I made sure to stop by and pray while I was here!

  • DARYL

    There was a festival going on when I visited, and the atmosphere was super lively.
    Compared to Meiji Jingu, Okunitama-jinja feels more local because of its location, so you see a lot more people from the area.
    Everyone was really sincere in their prayers, which made it feel warm and welcoming.

  • 柯靜

    At Okunitama Shrine, there's a chestnut festival in autumn with hundreds of lanterns and cars driving around. It's really unique!

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Details

Name in Japanese
大國魂神社
Postal Code
183-0023
Address
3-1 Miyamachi, Fuchu City, Tokyo
Telephone
042-362-2130
Admission
Free (to view the treasure house: 200yen/adult and 100yen/students)
Closed
Open All Year
Open Hours
[April 1st - Sept. 14th] 6:00am-5:00pm
[Sept. 15th - March 31st] 6:30am- 5:00pm
※times may be subject to change
Hours for the Treasure House:
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays and Shrine Festival Days: 10:00am-4:00pm
Access
(1) 5 min. walk from Fuchu Station on the Keio Line
(2) 5 min. walk from Fuchuhommachi Station on the JR Musashino & Nambu Lines.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)

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