Shinto shrine
Kozuchi Jinja
小鎚神社（こづちじんじゃ）
Ōtsuchi, Kamihei District, Iwate Prefecture
A shrine in Kamichō, Ōtsuchi, enshrining six kami, beginning with Yamato Takeru no Mikoto. Since long ago it has been revered as a kami of industry who opens up the land, and as a kami of martial arts.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, Kushiiwamado no Mikoto, Toyoiwamado no Mikoto, Ukanomitama no Mikoto, Sukunahikona no Mikoto, Susanoo no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it is said to have begun around Tenchō 6 (829) with the enshrinement of Yamato Takeru no Mikoto at 新山, west of Ōtsuchi; it later moved east, and in Kan'ei 6 (1629) it moved to its present site. In the time of the Nanbu clan it was counted as one of the seven Myōjin shrines of Hei District, and it is said that the daikan (local magistrate) came to present offerings at its annual festival.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 小鎚神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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