The main enshrined deity of Matsunoo Taisha Shrine is Ooyamagui no Kami, the god of mountains and Japanese sake brewing. This god has been worshipped by the people in the region from ancient times, and the foundation of the shrine dates back to 701. The shrine is loved by many Japanese sake breweries because the sacred spring water drawn from the well in the precinct called “Kame no I (the turtle’s well)” is renowned for saving Japanese sake from going bad. Visitors are welcome to taste this sacred water.
The Lucky Turtle: It is believed that if you gently touch the stone statue while making a wish, the sacred turtle will help you live a happy long life and bring harmony to your family.The Lucky Carp: It is believed that if you gently touch this stone statue while making a wish, the sacred carps will give you divine assistance in fulfilment in love and job promotion.The Sacred Spring “Kame no I”: It is believed that the holy water gives people the divine power to recover from illness and live a happy long life. Visitors are welcome to taste the sacred spring water drawn from this well.The Reiki Waterfall: The sacred waterfall that the divine messenger turtle with 3 stars in the neck and 7 stars in its shell showed up in front of Empress Gensho (715 – 724) as a sign of good fortune.The Barrel Fortune-Telling: Visitors can divine their future by shooting an arrow at barrels (300 yen per try)
Amulets and Stamps
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Main Enshrined Deities
Ooyamagui no Kami: The tutelary deity associated with mountains, farming, and brewing.
Ichikishimahime no Mikoto: The goddess that ensures sailors safe marine travel. Also worshipped for safe childbirth and economic fortune.
Access
Address: 3 Arashiyamamiya-Machi, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
