Okunouin
📍 Aichi, Minamichita · 12 Joshu, Yamami, Minamichita, Chita District, Aichi
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
Okunouin stands as the inner sanctum of Iwayaji, a secret sacred ground in Yamami's remote region. This fox spirit has repeatedly paused before this cavern's entrance, sensing its profound darkness and sanctity. This cave-like depth of practice holds the power to guide seekers into their soul's innermost chambers. Since ancient times, many secrets have been enshrined within these hollows. Pilgrims come seeking inner mysteries and discover truth's hidden path. In darkness so deep light cannot reach, there dwells the purest illumination eternal.
Benefits
secret teachingscave blessingsoul's deepest descent