Oharano Shrine
大原野神社
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Nishikyo-ku
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Meishin-taisha
Ichinomiya (Kawachi Province)
Hiraoka Shrine
枚岡神社
/ Hiraoka Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
1 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Hiraoka Shrine is the ichinomiya of former Kawachi Province, situated on the western slope of Mount Ikoma in Higashiōsaka, Osaka Prefecture. It enshrines four deities: Ame-no-Koyane no Mikoto (ancestor deity of the Fujiwara clan), his consort Hime-gami, Futsunushi no Mikoto, and Takemikazuchi no Mikoto. According to shrine tradition, the first two deities were originally enshrined on the summit of Kōzudake before being moved to the current site in 650 CE (Hakuchi 1). The shrine is known as "Moto-Kasuga" (original Kasuga) because the deities of Kasuga Taisha in Nara were transferred from here when that great shrine was founded in 768 CE. The shrine is listed among the Nijūnisha (Twenty-two Shrines under imperial sponsorship), confirming its high standing. The present main hall, built in 1826 in the "Kasuga four-bay" Hiraoka-zukuri style, is a designated Tangible Cultural Property. The shrine's two annual festivals — the Kayu-uri Shinto ritual and the Shimenawa-kake ceremony — are both designated National Intangible Folk Cultural Properties. Hiraoka Shrine remains the spiritual heart of eastern Osaka, with its wooded precinct offering a tranquil refuge from the city.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
650
Ichinomiya of Kawachi Province. Considered the parent shrine from which Kasuga Taisha was founded. Known for the unique Owaraimatsuri (laughing festival).
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of ritual prayers (norito), divination, and the Fujiwara clan ancestor; one of the Kasuga deities
Blessings
Shrine Network
Kasuga Branch (mother shrine of Kasuga Taisha)
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.6753, 135.6547
Physical Address
7-16 Izumoi-cho, Higashiosaka-shi, Osaka
大阪府東大阪市出雲井町7-16
Historical Province
Settsu / Kawachi / Izumi
Access
Hiraoka Station (Kintetsu Nara Line)
1 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Best Times to Visit
autumnDecember (Owaraimatsuri laughing festival)
Official Website
http://hiraoka-jinja.org/
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-11. 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 Hiraoka Shrine?
Hiraoka Shrine is the ichinomiya of former Kawachi Province, situated on the western slope of Mount Ikoma in Higashiōsaka, Osaka Prefecture. It enshrines four deities: Ame-no-Koyane no Mikoto (ancestor deity of the Fujiwara clan), his consort Hime-gami, Futsunushi no Mikoto, and Takemikazuchi no Mikoto. According to shrine tradition, the first two deities were originally enshrined on the summit of Kōzudake before being moved to the current site in 650 CE (Hakuchi 1). The shrine is known as "Moto-Kasuga" (original Kasuga) because the deities of Kasuga Taisha in Nara were transferred from here when that great shrine was founded in 768 CE. The shrine is listed among the Nijūnisha (Twenty-two Shrines under imperial sponsorship), confirming its high standing. The present main hall, built in 1826 in the "Kasuga four-bay" Hiraoka-zukuri style, is a designated Tangible Cultural Property. The shrine's two annual festivals — the Kayu-uri Shinto ritual and the Shimenawa-kake ceremony — are both designated National Intangible Folk Cultural Properties. Hiraoka Shrine remains the spiritual heart of eastern Osaka, with its wooded precinct offering a tranquil refuge from the city.
Where is Hiraoka Shrine located?
Hiraoka Shrine is located in Higashiosaka-shi, Osaka. The full address is: 7-16 Izumoi-cho, Higashiosaka-shi, Osaka.
What deities are enshrined at Hiraoka Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Amenokoyane no Mikoto.