Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Kokuhei Chusha
Ichinomiya (Dewa Province)
Chokaisan Omonoimi Shrine
鳥海山大物忌神社
/ Chokaisan Omonoimi Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
5 min walk
Hours
Fukura-guchi: open daily; Summit: July-September
Overview
Chokaisan Omonoimi Shrine is the ichinomiya of ancient Dewa Province, spread across the slopes and summit of Mount Chokai, the highest peak in the Tohoku region at 2,236 meters. The shrine embodies the deep tradition of mountain worship (sangaku shinko) that characterizes Japanese religiosity in the northeast. The shrine complex consists of multiple sites: the summit honsha, and two kuchinomiya (trailhead shrines) at Fukura and Kamoinobo. The summit can only be reached by a substantial mountain hike during the brief summer season. Mount Chokai was an active volcano throughout recorded history, and eruptions were traditionally interpreted as manifestations of the kami's displeasure, prompting court rituals to appease the deity.
History
Founding
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Documented
564 Source: Shrine records for the foot shrines
564📜According to tradition
Foot shrines at Fukura established
862📄Documented
Listed in Engishiki as Myojin Taisha
2008📄Documented
Summit to trailhead area designated National Historic Site
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Omonoimi No Kami
primary Deity
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent head
Did You Know?
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Mount Chokai is sometimes called 'Dewa Fuji' for its conical shape, and the mountain's worship predates any formal shrine structure.
Source: tradition
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The shrine was a major center of Shugendo mountain asceticism during the medieval period.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
39.1050, 139.9030
Physical Address
1 Fukura, Fukura, Yuza, Akumi District, Yamagata
山形県飽海郡遊佐町大字吹浦字布倉1
Access
Fukura Station (JR Uetsu Line)
5 min walk
Hours
Fukura-guchi: open daily; Summit: July-September
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Chokaisan Omonoimi Shrine?
Chokaisan Omonoimi Shrine is the ichinomiya of ancient Dewa Province, spread across the slopes and summit of Mount Chokai, the highest peak in the Tohoku region at 2,236 meters. The shrine embodies the deep tradition of mountain worship (sangaku shinko) that characterizes Japanese religiosity in the northeast. The shrine complex consists of multiple sites: the summit honsha, and two kuchinomiya (trailhead shrines) at Fukura and Kamoinobo. The summit can only be reached by a substantial mountain hike during the brief summer season. Mount Chokai was an active volcano throughout recorded history, and eruptions were traditionally interpreted as manifestations of the kami's displeasure, prompting court rituals to appease the deity.
Where is Chokaisan Omonoimi Shrine located?
Chokaisan Omonoimi Shrine is located in Yuza, Yamagata. The full address is: 1 Fukura, Fukura, Yuza, Akumi District, Yamagata.
What deities are enshrined at Chokaisan Omonoimi Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: omonoimi no kami.