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Ozake Shrine

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Ozake Shrine

京都市右京区太秦蜂岡町30

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A shrine listed in the Engishiki (a 10th-century codex) located in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, situated immediately east of Koryuji Temple. It enshrines Kyogetsu no Mikoto and Shiba Sake no Kimi as its main deities and has a long history as the ancestral deity of the Shiba clan, who were involved in the development of the Otsuka area since ancient times.

History

The Engishiki (a 10th-century codex) lists the shrine as 'Ozake Shrine, originally named Ohebi no Kami,' indicating that it was originally known as Ohebi no Kami. It was originally a temple deity enshrined within the Katsura Palace precinct of Koryuji Temple but was relocated to its current site during the Meiji era's separation of Shinto and Buddhism. Various theories exist regarding its diverse divine attributes, including legends that it was the ancestral deity of the Shiba clan and interpretations that it served as a road guardian deity to ward off misfortune.

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What visitors say

A small shrine located right next to Koryuji Temple. The grounds feature stone monuments that convey the technology and culture of the Shiba clan, as well as informational boards detailing its historical background. The surrounding environment is quiet and peaceful, making it a place where visitors can worship in tranquility.

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