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Okagami-jinja Shrine
京都市伏見区御香宮門前町１７４
This shrine serves as the Ujigami (local tutelary deity) for the Fushimi, Momoyama, and Mukojima districts. It enshrines Empress Jingu as its main deity and is widely revered as a god of safe childbirth. Within the shrine grounds springs Okagami-mizu, a famous water source selected among Japan's Top 100 Famous Waters.
Enshrined deities
Empress Jingu, Hachiman Okami, Emperor Chuai
History
The origins of the shrine's founding are unclear, though there are theories that it was a Shikinaisha (shrine listed in the Engishiki codex) and legends stating it received the name 'Okagami' from Emperor Seiwa in 862 CE. The shrine received donations from Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu and has a history of being relocated to serve as a protective deity against evil spirits entering through the Kimon (northeast direction) of Fushimi Castle. Additionally, based on legends surrounding Empress Jingu, it has long been worshipped as a deity granting safe childbirth.
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Blessings
Based on legends surrounding Empress Jingu, the shrine is worshipped as a deity granting safe childbirth.
What visitors say
The shrine grounds have a quiet and serene atmosphere. Highlights include the approach lined with lanterns, the beautiful curved roofs, and colorful carvings. Near the main gate, there are distinctive Komainu (lion-dog statues), and other noteworthy spots such as a rock garden designed by Kobori Enshu and the Toshogu shrine are scattered throughout. During Hatsumode (New Year's first shrine visit), queues can extend halfway up the approach, so visitors should pay attention to the office hours for receiving Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps).
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 16:00
Access
- 月曜日: 9時00分～16時00分
- 火曜日: 9時00分～16時00分
- 水曜日: 9時00分～16時00分
- 木曜日: 9時00分～16時00分
- 金曜日: 9時00分～16時00分
- 土曜日: 9時00分～16時00分
- 日曜日: 9時00分～16時00分
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