Omoto Shrine
Omoto Shrine is located on Mt. Omoto, which is named "Omoto" because it was the place where Hachiman Okami was worshiped before being enshrined on Mt. Ogura.
This sacred place is the "inner shrine" of Usa Jingu Shrine, where Hime-no-Okami (the Three Goddesses) enshrined in the Nino-Goten of Usa Jingu Shrine is manifested. There is no main shrine, only a worship hall, and the area beyond the Karasu-i, which stands behind the worship hall, is a forbidden area.
Every year on 4/29, the Omoto Shrine Annual Festival is held, attracting many worshippers.
There are three trailheads: the Shokakuji Route, the Usa Shrine Route, and the Nishiyashiki Route. However, currently only the Shokakuji Route is maintained, so we do not recommend using the other routes.
This sacred place is the "inner shrine" of Usa Jingu Shrine, where Hime-no-Okami (the Three Goddesses) enshrined in the Nino-Goten of Usa Jingu Shrine is manifested. There is no main shrine, only a worship hall, and the area beyond the Karasu-i, which stands behind the worship hall, is a forbidden area.
Every year on 4/29, the Omoto Shrine Annual Festival is held, attracting many worshippers.
There are three trailheads: the Shokakuji Route, the Usa Shrine Route, and the Nishiyashiki Route. However, currently only the Shokakuji Route is maintained, so we do not recommend using the other routes.
Map of the area around Mt. Gokyo (Shokakuji route)
By scanning the QR code, you can see old maps, old photographs, and detailed explanations.
Address | Usa City Ogikuyama 9th Station |
Business
hours | None |
Closed days | None |
Price | Free |
Parking | Regular cars (Shokakuji parking lot): Approximately 10 spaces. Buses are not allowed (no access from the trailhead) |
Access | [If you come by car] After getting off at Ajimu IC on the Usa Beppu Road, turn right and merge onto Route 658. Head towards Usa city and turn right at the unmanned sales booth in front of Era Shoten. Continue along the narrow road for about 2 km until you reach the parking lot. From the parking lot, it is about a 40-50 minute walk along the mountain trail. (After getting off at Ajimu IC, it is about a 40 minute walk to the parking lot.) For more information:Usa City Mitokoyama Link [If coming by taxi] About an hour by taxi from Yanagigaura Station or Usa Station (Nippo Main Line). |
Area name | Usa Area |
Contact Us | Usa Jingu Tel: 0978-37-0001 |
Map (Shokakuji Temple Parking Lot)
Shokakuji Temple parking lot entrance sign
Trailhead parking lot
Shokakuji Temple Route Trailhead
Four Trails
Dragon Stone
Omoto Shrine
Omoto Shrine Approach
The peaks of Mt. Mito