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Sakatoke Jinja
京都府
An ancient shrine near the summit of Mt. Tennozan enshrining Oyamatsumi, god of brewing, on the very battlefield of the 1582 Battle of Yamazaki
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40 min walk from JR Yamazaki Station via Tennozan trail
46 Oyamazaki Tenno, Oyamazaki, Kyoto
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Enshrined Deity
大山祇神
素盞嗚尊
Overview
An ancient shrine near the summit of Mt. Tennozan, enshrining Oyamatsumi and Susanoo. The deity "Sakatoke" is revered as the god of brewing and sake production, with deep ties to Yamazaki's sake-making tradition since ancient times. Venerated as the upper shrine of Rikyu Hachimangu, the shrine buildings stand in the solemn forest environment of Mt. Tennozan, where visitors can feel the history of …
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Origins
The founding date of Sakatoke Jinja is unknown, but the enshrined deity Sakatoke Okami (Oyamatsumi) has been venerated since antiquity as the god of mountains and brewing. Yamazaki was an ancient center of worship for Oyamatsumi, and this shrine has been positioned as the upper shrine of Rikyu Hachi…
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Divine Benefits
Martial Fortune
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Abundant Harvest
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "大山祇神・素盞嗚尊"
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