Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Kokuhei Shosha
Oyama Afuri Shrine
大山阿夫利神社
/ Oyama Afuri Jinja
Admission
Free (cable car: 640 JPY one way)
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
See details
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Oyama Afuri Shrine sits on sacred Mount Oyama, whose name 'Rain-Descending Mountain' reflects its ancient role as a rain deity. During the Edo period, the 'Oyama-mairi' pilgrimage from Edo (Tokyo) became so popular that it featured in ukiyo-e prints and kabuki plays.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of mountains, the sea, and warfare; one of the greatest earthly deities
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent head
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.4160, 139.2350
Physical Address
355 Oyama, Isehara, Kanagawa
神奈川県伊勢原市大山355
Historical Province
Sagami / Musashi
Access
Isehara Station (Odakyu Line)
Hours
Open daily
Bus
Bus to Oyama Cable (25 min), then cable car
Best Times to Visit
autumn
Foreign Language Support
English signage
Accessibility
Cable car to lower shrine; summit requires hiking
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 Oyama Afuri Shrine?
Oyama Afuri Shrine sits on sacred Mount Oyama, whose name 'Rain-Descending Mountain' reflects its ancient role as a rain deity. During the Edo period, the 'Oyama-mairi' pilgrimage from Edo (Tokyo) became so popular that it featured in ukiyo-e prints and kabuki plays.
Where is Oyama Afuri Shrine located?
Oyama Afuri Shrine is located in Isehara, Kanagawa. The full address is: 355 Oyama, Isehara, Kanagawa.