Okunitama Shrine

東京都

Chief shrine of Musashi Province founded in 111 CE — one of Tokyo's five grand shrines, its torchlit Kurayami festival is a Tokyo Intangible Folk Cultural Property

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111

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5 min walk from Keio Fuchu Station

Miyamachi 3-1, Fuchu

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Shrine

Founded 111

1915 years

Enshrined Deity

大國魂大神

Overview

One of the five great shrines of Tokyo, traditionally founded in 111 CE as the general shrine of Musashi Province. Enshrines Okunitama no Okami (Okuninushi) and the deities of six major Musashi shrines. The May festival Kurayami-sai — in which the mikoshi procession is conducted by torchlight alone — is designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property. The zelkova-tree avenue is a natural monument.…

Origins

The shrine is traditionally said to have been founded in 111 CE, during the reign of Emperor Keiko, as the general shrine (sōsha) of Musashi Province. Its principal deity is Okunitama no Okami (Okuninushi), and the gods of six major shrines within the province are enshrined together, giving rise to …

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Okunitama Shrine Kurayami Matsuri

The annual festival of Okunitama Shrine in Fuchu, Tokyo. Named for the tradition of carrying mikoshi in complete darkness at night. Eight large mikoshi and six huge drums overwhelm the streets in one of the Kanto region's greatest festivals.

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