Omu Shrine (雄武神社)
is the main shrine of the town of Omu. It is located at 1485 Omu, in the town
of Omu, Mombetsu District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
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| Omu Shrine |
Omu Shrine Details
Omu Shrine's story began in 1885 when settlers from Aomori
Prefecture built a small shrine on a hill overlooking the beach. As they
operated fishing grounds in the Sea of Okhotsk, they prayed for bountiful
catches and safe waters, marking the shrine's humble beginnings.
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| Omu Shrine - Omu town, Hokkaido Prefecture |
A New Era: The Shrine’s Transformation in 1935
In 1935, with the support of local villagers, the shrine was
relocated to its current site to symbolize a broader purpose. It became a place
of prayer for the growth of Omu's forestry, fishing, and dairy farming
industries, while also cultivating reverence for gods and ancestors.
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| Omu Shrine's torii gate |
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| The shrine's information board |
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| 雄武神社 |
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| Omu Shrine's chozuya |
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| Omu Shrine's chozubachi |
The main
deity, Amaterasu Omikami, revered throughout Japan, was enshrined
alongside Ichikishimahime, a secondary deity tied to Omu’s origins, to
foster unity and harmony within the community.
Omu Shrine's Main Hall
Omu Shrine's Komainu Set
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| Omu Shrine's un-gyo |
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| Omu Shrine's a-gyo |
A Hub of Tradition and Community
Today, Omu Shrine spans 112.4 square meters and serves as a
spiritual anchor for around 2,100 households. The shrine is not just a place of
worship but a cultural landmark that reflects the resilience and faith of its
people.
Team Nicerio visits Omu Shrine
On July 16, 2023, my daughter and I visited Omu Shrine for
the first time during the second day of our Father and Daughter Road Trip #5.
This special stop coincided with my 622nd day in Japan as an ALT under the JET Programme. As part of our mission to visit all 179 municipalities in Hokkaido,
we made sure to include this shrine in our itinerary. During our visit, we
offered prayers and paid respects to the deity of the town.
Omu Shrine Admission Fee
It’s FREE to enter and explore Omu Shrine grounds. If you
collect goshuin, make sure to bring cash as you can obtain the goshuin of Omu
Shrine and Okoppe Shrine here.
Omu Shrine Operating Hours
Omu Shrine’s grounds are open 24/7. However, the shrine
office is open from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Why visit Omu Shrine?
Omu Shrine offers a serene escape, perfect for reconnecting
with your spiritual side. Despite its location near the town center, the shrine
maintains a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal spot to unwind
and reflect.
Getting to Omu Shrine
From Monbetsu City, board the (Monbetsu - Okoppe - Omu) Hokumon Bus. Board down at the Omu Town National Health Insurance Hospital bus stop. Once there, walk to Omu Shrine.
You can see the bus schedule by clicking this LINK.
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