Shinto shrine
Ōyama Afuri Jinja
大山阿夫利神社（おおやまあふりじんじゃ）
Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture
A shikinaisha on Ōyama, the sacred mountain regarded as the protector of the whole Kantō region, enshrining Ōyamatsumi no Ōkami, the kami of the mountain; Takaokami no Kami, the kami of water; and Ōikazuchi no Kami, the kami of thunder. In the Edo period it flourished with the "Ōyama Mairi" pilgrimage.
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: Ōyamatsumi no Ōkami, Takaokami no Kami, Ōikazuchi no Kami
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it was founded around the time of Emperor Sujin, more than 2,200 years ago, and in old times the mountain was called "Amefuri-yama" and received prayers for rain. From the Nara period onward it flourished as a sacred mountain of kami-buddha syncretism, and in the age of the warriors as a place to pray for fortune in war; the shrine's guide says that records show more than 200,000 people a year came on the Ōyama Mairi pilgrimage in the Edo period.
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)
- 大山阿夫利神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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