Ōtori Taisha
大阪府
Where Yamato Takeru's spirit alighted as a white bird after his eastern campaign — Ichinomiya of Izumi Province, classified Myojin Taisha in the Engishiki and Imperial Major Shrine in 1871
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110
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About 5 min walk from JR Hanwa Line Ōtori Station
1-1-2 Ōtori-kita-machi, Nishi-ku, Sakai, Osaka
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Shrine
Founded 110
1916 years
Enshrined Deity
Buddhist Sect
Beppyō shrine of Jinja Honcho (former Imperial Major Shrine)
Overview
Officially Ōtori Jinja, popularly known as Ōtori Taisha. Located in Ōtori-kita-machi, Nishi-ku, Sakai City, this is the Ichinomiya (highest-ranked shrine) of the former Izumi Province. The two enshrined deities are Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and Ōtori no Muraji no Oyagami (Ame no Koyane no Mikoto). The founding tradition is the famed 'White Bird Legend': after Yamato Takeru fell ill at Nobono in Ise …
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Origins
Ōtori Jinja is the Ichinomiya of the former Izumi Province, traditionally said to have been founded during the reign of Emperor Keikō. According to legend, the shrine was established to enshrine Yamato Takeru no Mikoto after his spirit, having transformed into a white bird upon his death, finally al…
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Divine Benefits
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Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "日本武尊・大鳥連祖神（天児屋命）"
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The Legend of Yamato Takeru: Hero Mythology of Atsuta Shrine and the Eastern/Western Campaigns
Yamato Takeru no Mikoto was an ancient hero-deity, son of Emperor Keiko, who undertook campaigns against the Kumaso and Emishi. This article examines his legend — the Kusanagi sword, the white bird myth, and his connection to Atsuta Shrine — based on the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.
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A historical examination of Osaka Castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, covering related sites including Shitennoji and Sumiyoshi Taisha, based on primary sources.
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What Is an Ichinomiya? Japan's Provincial First Shrines, Explained
An ichinomiya is the foremost shrine of an old Japanese province. Not a legal system but a custom that grew from provincial governors' visits in the 11th-12th centuries. Origins, examples and how to start the pilgrimage.
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人Related Figures— 3
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Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
Legendary Hero Prince
Age 38 at founding
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Enshrines Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, hero of Japanese myth who, by order of his father Emperor Keiko, subdued the eastern and western lands.
Taira no Kiyomori
Head of the Taira Clan, Grand Minister of State
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In 1159 (Heiji 1), Taira no Kiyomori and his son Shigemori visited Ōtori Taisha en route to Kumano. The Taira clan was rapidly rising in power, and this pilgrimage to the Ichinomiya of Izumi Province is recorded as an expression of warrior devotion.
Oda Nobunaga
Revolutionary of Tenka Fubu
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In 1575 (Tenshō 3), Oda Nobunaga confirmed the land holdings of Ōtori Taisha. As he brought Izumi Province under his control, his protection of the venerable Ichinomiya served to legitimize his regional rule.
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Visiting Information
Hours
Gate hours: 5:30–18:00 (Apr–Sep), 6:00–18:00 (Oct–Mar). Amulet office 9:00–16:30.
Admission
Free to enter the shrine grounds.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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