Oguni Shrine
小國神社
Ichinomiya of the ancient Tōtōmi Province, with an avenue of old cedars and autumn foliage along the Miyagawa River; reputed to be the most popular shrine in western Shizuoka.
Oguni Shrine is located in Mori town, Shuchi District, and was the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of ancient Tōtōmi Province. With about 1,500 years of history, it enshrines Ōkuninushi-no-mikoto (also known as Ōkunitama) and is famous for matchmaking and business prosperity. Old cedars tower over the approach of roughly 1 km. Along the Miyagawa River within the grounds stand about 1,000 maple trees, and in November the autumn foliage contrasts with vermilion bridges, with night illuminations during the leaf season. In June there is an iris garden. Admission for worship is free. Access: about 50 minutes on foot from Enshu-Ichinomiya Station on the Tenryu Hamanako Railroad, or about 5 minutes by taxi. Driving from central Hamamatsu takes about 40 minutes, and the shrine pairs well with Kasuisai and Hattasan.
Opening hours
All day (administrative office approx. 08:30–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Kasuisai Temple
- Tenryū Hamanako Railroad & Tenryū-Futamata Station
- Akino Fuku Museum of Art
- Hattasan Son'ei-ji
- Akihasan Hongū Akiha Shrine
- Act Tower Observatory
- Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments
- Hamamatsu Castle