Ōtaki jinja Shrine - Inukami District

The autumn leaves were very beautiful ?

It's a magnificent shrine, there were things related to the faithful dog Koishimaru, and the water in the valley in front of you is beautiful.

The temple dedicated to the dragon god, which has been enshrined in that place since ancient times, is very old and simple. Although the local residents have protected the long time without a priesthood, the priest arrived a few years ago. It is said that the history is unraveled, the dog god in Iware is enshrined together, and now it is also enshrining animals, and there is a flood of applicants from the region and other prefectures. There are promenades around it. On the mountain surface, there is a "straight waterfall" that you might overlook, and the voice of insects is comfortable in the scenery of the four seasons. The sound of the water flowing through the steep rocks under the temple can be heard by the voice of a dragon after the rain, but the autumn scenery is especially spectacular. Note) A shrine with the same name is also listed near the Eigenji Dam lake upstream of the Aichi River, but the relationship is unknown. What is posted here is "Otaki Shrine in the upper reaches of the Inukami River". 2018.12.5 Image added

Okumiya of Taga Taisha "Guardian deity" that controls the circulation of the Inukami River Go straight through the torii gate and The figure of the Shinboku jumps in first. In the background is the strange rock mysterious rock of "Daijagabuchi". However, the river surface is still deep. There is a sign that says "Loyal dog Koishimaru" I can see it When you come to this area, Zah, Sir, Go, Surrounded by the loud noise of the flow of water, Only to see the abyss I can't think of it. Hurry. When you reach the huge Shinboku, Beyond that is a cliff of 10m or more. The torrent of the Inukami River makes white waves, It's tremendous momentum. There is a difference in height from the name of "Otaki" I was imagining "Taki" There was something beyond my imagination. Taki is running to Naname. With a roaring sound, it is a great momentum. I'm overwhelmed. The clear stream of the Inukami River facing the shrine While sliding down a head of about 10m Wandering between strange rocks and mysterious rocks There is "Daijagabuchi", This water moistens the rice fields downstream. The water is poured into Lake Biwa to grow fish and shellfish. And the water becomes steam, and it gets on the westerlies, It falls as a blessing on the Suzuka Mountains in the background. The gathered drops form the Inukami River, and "Daijagabuchi" Sliding down. Don't go against this cycle. This cycle is the source of power in this area. It is the providence of nature and the intention of God. Not being swept away It's on the flow. The torrent of the Inukami River taught me that. When I finally returned to myself and looked back 180 degrees, there There was a shrine. This is also known as the popular name: "Takinomiya". Since ancient times, it has been enshrined as the inner shrine of Taga Taisha. Of the worship High Okami God, Darkness (Kura) Wolf God Is seated near the waterfall, Control the rain, dominate the water veins, Great as crops flourish It is a god who is said to bestow grace. It was founded in the 2nd year of Daido (807). It depends on the order of General Sakanoue Tamura Maro. Kanei 15 (1638), Edo Shogunate Third Shogun: By Tokugawa Iemitsu It was built together with Taga Taisha and Konomiya Shrine. By tradition, When Tokugawa Iemitsu got sick in Takamiya when he was in the upper class, he got sick. Submit a request for healing to "Takinomiya" By having Kamochi prayer performed and arranging the circulation It is said to have healed brilliantly. From Shinboku to the downstream There is a promenade of about 500 meters. Enjoying the changes in the flow of trees and rivers You can walk. The sound of the river is comfortable ... Taki's drops produce negative ions, It will hang a rainbow. A walk on the promenade certainly calms me down Because he did It feels like a treatment I get a feeling. The place that has been a special place since ancient times There must be some reason. If it works positively for me I decided to accept it. This "Otaki Shrine" From people living in the lower reaches as the guardian deity of the Inukami River It is a cherished place.

At Taga Taisha, Konomiya Shrine, and Otaki Shrine, "Taga's three shrines are visited" recommended by the Taga Town Tourism Association.

I visited when the autumn leaves were in full bloom. It's a small shrine, but it's a venerable shrine, and the clear stream called "Ojagabuchi" flows in the back, and the view was amazing.

From Taga Taisha to Otaki Shrine No one else was worshiping. There was nothing but the sound of the river flowing, and I was able to spend a quiet time.