Shinto shrine
Ōyamazumi Jinja
大山祇神社(おおやまづみじんじゃ)
Imabari, Ehime Prefecture
A shrine on Ōmishima in the Seto Inland Sea. Ōyamatsumi no Ōkami, a kami of the mountains, is also revered as a guardian of the sea and of voyages.
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
History and things to know
The official history introduces his form as a mountain kami in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, and the name Watashi no Ōkami handed down in the Iyo no Kuni Fudoki. It is a way in to learning about a life supported by the mountains and the sea.
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)
- 大山祇神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」(2026-10-16 確認)
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