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Oomahiko Shrine
〒779-0230 徳島県鳴門市大麻町板東広塚１３
A Shikinaisha (shrine listed in the Engishiki) located in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture. It is revered as the head shrine (So-chinju) for both the provinces of Awa and Awaji.
History
The shrine's origins date back to the reign of Emperor Jimmu, when Ama-tsu-mitama-no-mikoto led the Awa Kibe clan to develop the land, planting hemp and paper mulberry seeds. It began as a place of worship for the ancestral deity Ama-tama-no-mikoto (also known as Oomahiko-no-kami). The shrine was classified as a Meishindai-sha (Great Shrine of Famous Deities) within the Shikinaisha category according to the Engishiki (a 10th-century codex). Today, it is widely worshipped as the head shrine of Tokushima Prefecture.
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What visitors say
The approach path (sandome) stretches for approximately 800 meters and is lined with numerous stone lanterns. The shrine grounds are expansive, enveloped in a solemn and dignified atmosphere. A major highlight is the magnificent sacred camphor tree (kusu), which is over 1,000 years old. The parking lot is vast. During events such as the annual festival (Reidai-sai), the area becomes lively with performances like lion dances (shishi-mai) and offerings of children's portable shrines (mikoshi).
Opening hours
- Monday: 7:30 – 16:30
- Tuesday: 7:30 – 16:30
- Wednesday: 7:30 – 16:30
- Thursday: 7:30 – 16:30
- Friday: 7:30 – 16:30
- Saturday: 7:30 – 16:30
- Sunday: 7:30 – 16:30
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The First Shrine of Awa Province, affectionately called 'Ooasahan'. One of the most popular New Year visits in Tokushima Prefecture.
As the First Shrine of Awa Province, it is affectionately known as 'Ooasahan'. Famous for its large torii gate and sacred camphor tree, it attracts one of the largest crowds of worshippers in Tokushima Prefecture during the New Year.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・First Shrine of Awa Province
- ・One of the top New Year visits in the prefecture
- ・Sacred camphor tree
- November 1Reidaisai (Annual Grand Festival)
The most important festival at Daibiko Shrine.
Held on November 1, this is the most important festival at Daibiko Shrine.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Most important annual grand festival
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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