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Okoto Jinja
栃木県
Founded in 782, the guardian shrine of Mibu Castle, with a Kyoho-era main hall featuring carvings in the Nikko tradition
Founded
782
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Shrine
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10 min walk from Tobu Mibu Station
18-58 Tori-machi, Mibu, Tochigi
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Shrine
Founded 782
1244 years
Enshrined Deity
大物主命
事代主命
Overview
An ancient shrine at the center of Mibu Town, adjacent to the Mibu Castle ruins with rich history. Traditionally founded in 782, with over 1,200 years of history. Enshrining Omonoushi and Kotoshironushi, known for business prosperity and harvest blessings. As the guardian deity of Mibu Castle, it received deep veneration from successive castle lords. The main hall, built in the Kyoho era, features…
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Origins
Traditionally founded in 782, enshrining Omonoushi no Mikoto. As the guardian deity of Mibu Castle ruled by the Mibu clan, it has been revered since the medieval period. The Mibu clan were influential warriors of Shimotsuke, active from their Mibu Castle base. During the Warring States period, shrin…
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Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Wealth & Fortune
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Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "大物主命・事代主命"
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