Ongo Shrine
音子神社
Ongo Shrine, a unique site without a torii, is worth visiting for its annual mud Jizo tradition.
What it is
- A shrine in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture.
- Dedicated to conception, prosperity, and good harvests.
- Originates from the Edo period.
What to see
- The absence of a torii gate, due to a giant snake legend.
- Chonbo Jizo, a Dōsojin statue.
- Jizo made from recycled soil.
When to go
- Fourth Sunday of August for the annual Jizo making.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
新潟県長岡市上樫出1973 Open in Google Maps
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