Maehara Ontake Jinja

Maehara Ontake Jinja is a shrine dedicated to Ontake Okami, the deity of mountains. The Ontake faith has long been known as a sacred site for mountain ascetic practices, and it has been believed that one can receive the powerful spiritual energy of nature. The local people have prayed to the mountain deity for abundant harvests, the health of their families, and protection from calamities. The deity of Ontake is particularly revered as a god who powerfully supports the wishes of people, and even today, many worshippers visit the shrine to pay their respects at important turning points in their lives.