Okitsushima-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Okitsushima-jinja is a shrine in Kōriyama situated quietly in the Konan-machi neighborhood. The simple wooden structure with a traditional torii gate entrance is surrounded by trees and features clean stone steps leading to a main building with a gently curved tiled roof.
The shrine is recorded in an ancient Japanese document called the Engishiki, which described important places from centuries ago and underscores its long history. Reports tell that during a major fire set by warlord Date Masamune on nearby Mt. Kohata, the shrine's pagoda survived the flames, making it especially meaningful to the community.
Locals sometimes call Okitsushima-jinja "Osugi-sama," and three goddesses - Princess Tagori, Princess Tagitsu, and Princess Ichikishima - are worshipped here. Visitors bring small offerings and bow respectfully to express personal wishes for health, safety, and good fortune.
Visitors can walk to the shrine along a quiet path or reach the area via local roads designed for easy access. The grounds are well-maintained and welcoming, with clear walkways and plenty of space to explore the entire site.
A special detail is a pegmatite vein, a rare mineral deposit near the sanctuary that is protected as a natural monument. This geological formation shows how the landscape in the Kōriyama region has been shaped by natural forces over long periods.
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