Oyamazumi Shrine
愛媛県
Japan's supreme guardian shrine on Omishima Island — housing about 80% of the nation's designated armor and arms as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties
Founded
594
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Shrine
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About 60 min by Shimanami Liner bus from JR Imabari Station
Miyaura 3327, Omishima-cho, Imabari, Ehime
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Shrine
Founded 594
1432 years
Enshrined Deity
大山積神（山
海
武の神）
Overview
The head shrine of all Oyamazumi and Mishima shrines nationwide, enshrined on Omishima Island in the Seto Inland Sea and known as the 'Supreme Guardian of Japan.' The deity Oyamazumi no Kami presides over mountains, seas, and martial arts. Approximately 80% of Japan's designated National Treasure and Important Cultural Property arms and armor — including 8 National Treasures and 76 Important Cultu…
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Origins
Shrine tradition dates the founding to 594 CE (the 2nd year of Empress Suiko), though worship of Oyamazumi no Kami on Omishima Island is believed to be far older. By the Heian period the shrine was listed as a Myojin Taisha in the Engishiki records of 927 CE and recognized as the Ichinomiya (chief s…
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Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "大山積神（山・海・武の神）"
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Oyamazumi Grand Festival
A festival at the shrine holding about 40% of Japan's National Treasure armor, famous for its one-man sumo.
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Visiting Information
Hours
The official site does not state gate opening/closing hours. The Treasure Hall is open 9:00 AM–4:30 PM (last admission 4:00 PM).
Admission
Free to visit the shrine grounds. Treasure Hall admission fee: please inquire directly (tel: 0897-82-0032).
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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