Ojika Shrine
📍 Saitama, Ogano · 1432 Ojikano, Ogano, Chichibu, Saitama
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Ojika Shrine stands quietly in Ogano, honoring young deer. As a sanctuary for nature's harmony and the sacred value of wild life, it teaches profound truths. The name Ogano itself means 'young deer field,' an ancient hunting ground and deer habitat. Visitors learn how the natural and human worlds flow as one. I have listened many times to nature's voice here.
Benefits
deer protectionhunting successnature harmony
