An ancient shrine at the entrance to Oze, serving as the guardian of Katashina Village and enshrining the mountain deity. Known for hikers visiting to pray for safety before entering Oze National Park. The enshrined Oyamazumi no Mikoto is revered as a guardian of mountains, forests, and agriculture. The grounds sit in a lush green environment along the Katashina River, with the soothing sound of c…

Katashina Ozairi Shrine is said to have been founded around 800 CE during the Enryaku era, enshrining Oyamazumi no Mikoto as the guardian deity of Katashina Village. Situated at the gateway to the Oze region and surrounded by peaks such as Mount Nikko-Shirane and Mount Hotaka, the shrine has long se…