Officially named Ohi Jinja and affectionately known as Funabashi Daijingu, this is an ancient shrine.
Said to have been founded in 110 CE in connection with Yamato Takeru's eastern campaign.
Enshrining Amaterasu Omikami, it gathers deep reverence as the chief guardian shrine of the Funabashi area.
The grounds feature a rare lighthouse-style lamp tower, a Chiba Prefecture tangible cultural property…
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Origins
Founded in 110 CE when Yamato Takeru enshrined Amaterasu Omikami at this site during his eastern campaign.
It is a shrine listed in the Engishiki as Ohi Jinja.
In the medieval period, under Chiba clan patronage, it became widely known as Funabashi Shinmei.
Minamoto no Yoritomo is said to have visite…
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Divine Benefits
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Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.