Shinto shrine
Ōmiya Sengen Jinja
大宮浅間神社（おおみやせんげんじんじゃ）
Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture
A shrine on a mountain called “Owari Fuji” because its shape resembles Mount Fuji. It enshrines Amaterasu Ōmikami and Konohanasakuyahime no Mikoto, who is regarded as the kami of Mount Fuji.
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: Amaterasu Ōmikami, Konohanasakuyahime no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it was built in Tenpyō 1 (729) by 道直, a descendant of the Niwa no Agatanushi, who invited the kami. At first it stood on the summit, but because worship there was inconvenient it was moved to the foot of the mountain, and in the Tenshō era Ōhirume-sha was enshrined together with it. Oda Nobunaga is said to have donated the shrine buildings, and offerings were also received from the lords of Inuyama Castle and from the Tokugawa and Naruse families.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The shrine buildings are at the foot of Owari Fuji, and the Hongū, Chūgū and Okumiya are on the mountain. From Inuyama Station, take a bus to Chōjamachi and walk about 10 minutes.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 大宮浅間神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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