Onamuchi Shrine

大己貴神社

It is said to be the oldest shrine in Japan, built 1,800 years ago, and the surrounding area is also deeply connected with the legendary Amagi of Yamataikoku. There are benefits for marriage and business prosperity, and the old ema placards are also superb. A big autumn festival ”Okunchi” has been held every year on October 23rd for 700-800 years and a mikoshi portable shrine is brought out and men and women of all ages participate in a ”Shiko Gyoretsu Procession” and ”Urayasu Dance” is performed by female dancers.

Address (Japanese)	838-0811　福岡県朝倉郡筑前町弥永697-3
Address	697-3 Yanaga, Chikuzen machi, Asakura gun
Telephone Number	0946-24-5805（大己貴神社）
Contact	Onamuchi Shrine
Fax Number	0946-21-1127
Open	Reservations required for purification 9：00～17：00
Car Park	Yes (20 spaces)
Access	(1) 20 minutes by car from Chikugo Ogori Interchange (2) 30 minutes by bus from Nishitetsu Asakura Gaido Station 5 minutes by car from Shinmachi Bus Stop
Website	https://www.oonamuchi-jinja.or.jp/