Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Myojin-taisha
Oagata Shrine
大縣神社
/ Oagata Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
20 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Oagata Shrine (大縣神社) in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, is the Ninomiya (second-ranked shrine) of ancient Owari Province, listed as a Myojin-taisha in the Engishiki (927 CE) and enshrining Oagata-no-Okami, the legendary ancestral deity of the Owari land. The shrine's kofun burial mound, located behind the main hall, is identified in shrine tradition with the divine ancestor whose spirit is venerated here. The current main hall, built in 1661 by Tokugawa Mitsutomo in the distinctive Oagata-zukuri architectural style, has been patronized by the Owari Tokugawa Domain for centuries. The shrine is widely known for its annual Hime-no-Miya Honen Matsuri in March, celebrating agricultural and human fertility.
History
927
Listed in the Engishiki as Myojin-taisha of Owari Province.
1661
Current main hall constructed by Tokugawa Mitsutomo, 2nd daimyo of Owari Domain.
Enshrined Deities
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Blessings
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Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.3456, 136.9642
Physical Address
3 Miyayama, Inuyama-shi, Aichi
愛知県犬山市宮山3
Historical Province
Owari / Mikawa
Access
Gakuden Station (Meitetsu Komaki Line)
20 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Oagata Shrine?
Oagata Shrine (大縣神社) in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, is the Ninomiya (second-ranked shrine) of ancient Owari Province, listed as a Myojin-taisha in the Engishiki (927 CE) and enshrining Oagata-no-Okami, the legendary ancestral deity of the Owari land. The shrine's kofun burial mound, located behind the main hall, is identified in shrine tradition with the divine ancestor whose spirit is venerated here. The current main hall, built in 1661 by Tokugawa Mitsutomo in the distinctive Oagata-zukuri architectural style, has been patronized by the Owari Tokugawa Domain for centuries. The shrine is widely known for its annual Hime-no-Miya Honen Matsuri in March, celebrating agricultural and human fertility.
Where is Oagata Shrine located?
Oagata Shrine is located in Inuyama-shi, Aichi. The full address is: 3 Miyayama, Inuyama-shi, Aichi.