Ōyama Afuri Shrine Cultural Heritage Official LP

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For over 2,200 years,
Oyama Afuri Shrine has stood as a sacred place,
protecting the Kanto region and listening to the prayers of countless people.
Mount Oyama is a special place where people, history, and heartfelt wishes come together,
fostering traditions and culture that have been lovingly passed down through the ages.
On this page, we invite you to explore some of these treasured cultural assets,
brought to life through stunning visuals.
Take your time and enjoy the timeless history of prayers,
carefully preserved and cherished over generations.

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Oyama Afuri Shrine

We will introduce the charms of Oyama Afuri Shrine from various perspectives, including its history and nature.

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cultural assets

Many beautiful cultural assets are being passed down along with the wishes of the people.

Oyama Afuri Shrine

Oyamatsumi no Okami, Takaokami no Kami, and Ooikazuchi no Kami are enshrined at Afuri Shrine as the gods of Mt. Oyama, the god of mountains, water, and rain. In ancient times, they were collectively known as Afuri-no-Ookami, and were also recorded in the Engishiki Shinmei-cho. Oyamatsumi no Okami, the god of the mountains, is worshipped as the god of industry and shipping, and is also known as the ancestor of sake brewing. Three other gods are also enshrined: Takaokami no Kami, the god of water, and Ooikazuchi no Kami, the god of thunder.

Yamato Dance・Shrine Maiden Dance

These Kagura dance was introduced from Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara during the Meiji period and is designated as an intangible folk cultural property by Kanagawa Prefecture. In Mt. Oyama, it is mainly performed by children, and Yamatomai dances by boys and shrine maiden dances by girls are still performed today. Yamatomai dances are sometimes written as Yamatomai.

Oyama Noh

It is a traditional performing art that has been continued since the Genroku period of the Edo period, and is designated as an intangible folk cultural property of Isehara City. It is said that in the past, when the religious leaders of Mt. Oyama were at odds, the Tokugawa Shogunate sent a Kanze school Noh performer to Oyama to mediate between them, and by having them learn and cooperate with the Noh, the people of Mt. Oyama made peace with each other. After that, each leader took on a role and passed it on, and it later came to be called Oyama Kanze. It is currently passed down by the Oyama Nohgakusha Preservation Society.

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Mt. Oyama in 360°

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The traditions of Mount Oyama have been passed down through the prayers and wishes of many,
preserved and cherished to this day.
Its history will continue to be inherited, reflected upon,
and shaped into new stories for the future.
Mount Oyama, a place where 2,200 years of history are connected.
Come and experience its rich traditions for yourself,
with your own eyes and ears.