Alternative Names
Ōkuninushi-no-mikoto, Daikoku-sama
Ōnamuchi-no-mikoto
Alternate name
Ōkuninushi-no-kami
Daikoku
Alternate name
Ōkuninushi-no-kami, Daikoku-sama
御祭神
Enshrined Kami
Image of the enshrined kami of Okuni Jinja
Image of the enshrined kami of Okuni Jinja
Ōnamuchi-no-mikoto is known by many names in the ancient myths, and in later popular traditions. These reflect his many virtues, and the esteem in which he is held by the people of Japan.
The most common alternative name is "Ōkuninushi-no-mikoto", which means "Great Master of the Land", and reflects the kami's support for shaping of Japan's physical landscape, natural environment, and social structure. A different way of reading the characters with which "Ōkuni" is written in Japanese creates the name "Daikoku-sama", which is used by people who feel close to the kami.
Three other alternative names for the kami, Ōmononushi-no-kami, Utsushikunitama-no-kami, and Ōkunitama-no-kami, all express the kami's mastery of the spirit of life and vitality in Japan, and reflect his role in supporting agriculture, forestry, mining, social ties, medicine, and the protection of the harvest from pests. He is also known as Ashiharanoshiko'o-no-mikoto and Yachihoko-no-mikoto, two names that reflect his work in driving out evil influences to bring peace to the land.
Ōnamuchi-no-mikoto is known by many names in the ancient myths, and in later popular traditions. These reflect his many virtues, and the esteem in which he is held by the people of Japan.
The most common alternative name is "Ōkuninushi-no-mikoto", which means "Great Master of the Land", and reflects the kami's support for shaping of Japan's physical landscape, natural environment, and social structure. A different way of reading the characters with which "Ōkuni" is written in Japanese creates the name "Daikoku-sama", which is used by people who feel close to the kami.
Three other alternative names for the kami, Ōmononushi-no-kami, Utsushikunitama-no-kami, and Ōkunitama-no-kami, all express the kami's mastery of the spirit of life and vitality in Japan, and reflect his role in supporting agriculture, forestry, mining, social ties, medicine, and the protection of the harvest from pests. He is also known as Ashiharanoshiko'o-no-mikoto and Yachihoko-no-mikoto, two names that reflect his work in driving out evil influences to bring peace to the land.
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History of Okuni Jinja
The origin of Okuni Jinja dates back over 1,000 years, to the descent of the kami onto Mt Hongu, a mountain overlooking the ancient province of Tōtōmi.
御由緒
Mt Hongu
Legend states that Okuni Jinja was founded in the age of the kami, before written history, but much of its early history is unclear. According to jinja records from 1680, the kami settled on Mt Hongu on the 18th day of the 2nd month of the 16th year of the reign of the 29th Tennō, Kinmei, a date in 555 AD according to the western calendar. Later, an Imperial envoy was despatched from the capital to command that a sanctuary be built at the present location, about 6 km from the mountain, and award the highest rank to the kami.
A copy of the Shoku-Nihonkōki, one of official histories of ancient Japan
続日本後紀
Aoba-sai
Alternate name
Ōkuninushi-no-kami
Daikoku
青葉祭
A Ritual of Mt Hongu
May 6th
(Green Leaves Festival)
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A mountain where the kami descended in ancient times.
This is the origin of Okuni Jinja.
Mt Hongu
The wild spirit of Ōnamuchi-no-mikoto is enshrined in Okuiwato Jinja on the peak of Mt Hongu, at an elevation of over 500 m.
Okuiwato Jinja
Many people make the climb to participate in rituals at Okuiwato Jinja, particularly at the time of the Aoba-sai. "Okuiwato" means "inner rock chamber".
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Local Shinto
The people who live around Okuni Jinja participate in its ceremonies, rituals, and traditional festivals as a routine part of their lives. This is as natural to them as breathing.
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