Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Shikinaisha
Ichinomiya (Totomi Province)
Oguni Shrine
小國神社
/ Oguni Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
See details
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Oguni Jinja in Mori, Shizuoka Prefecture, is regarded as the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of the ancient Totomi Province, with a founding tradition dating to 555 CE. Enshrining Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, the shrine has long served as a regional spiritual center for Totomi's farming and fishing communities. The shrine retains a collection of imperial patronage records and Sengoku-period dedications from local warlords.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
555
Traditional founding 555 CE; Totomi Province ichinomiya.
555
Traditional founding during the reign of Emperor Kinmei; Okuninushi enshrined at Oguni.
927
Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha of Totomi Province.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of nation-building, agriculture, medicine, and en-musubi (binding of fates/relationships)
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.8714, 137.9139
Physical Address
3956-1 Ichinomiya, Mori-machi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka
静岡県周智郡森町一宮3956-1
Historical Province
Totomi Province
Access
Enshunomori Station (Tenryu Hamanako Railway)
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Bus
Shuttle bus available
Best Times to Visit
autumn (November foliage)
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 Oguni Shrine?
Oguni Jinja in Mori, Shizuoka Prefecture, is regarded as the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of the ancient Totomi Province, with a founding tradition dating to 555 CE. Enshrining Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, the shrine has long served as a regional spiritual center for Totomi's farming and fishing communities. The shrine retains a collection of imperial patronage records and Sengoku-period dedications from local warlords.
Where is Oguni Shrine located?
Oguni Shrine is located in Shuchi-gun, Mori-machi, Shizuoka. The full address is: 3956-1 Ichinomiya, Mori-machi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka.