Ōyama Afuri Shrine
大山阿夫利神社
Ancient mountain shrine with stunning views, accessible by cable car, designated Japan Heritage.
What it is
- Ancient shrine on Mount Ōyama, also known as Mount Afuri.
- Listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho from 927 AD.
- Designated a Japan Heritage cultural property in 2016.
- Formerly ranked as a Prefectural Shrine.
What to see
- Main shrine at the summit of the mountain.
- Lower shrine on the mountainside.
- Deity Ōyamatsumi-no-kami enshrined at the lower shrine.
When to go
- Tsutsugayu Shinto ritual predicts weather.
- Hikime Festival wards off evil.
Getting there
- Accessible by bus from Isehara Station.
- Lower shrine accessible by Ōyama Cable Car.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県伊勢原市大山355 Open in Google Maps
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