Otaki Jinja Shrine

Overview

Otaki Jinja is a shrine located in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, and is highly regarded as Echizen's number one shrine (Echizen-no-kuni ichinomiya). According to tradition, Empress Jingū visited this place during her conquest of the Three Kingdoms of Korea and prayed for victory. It is also said that Minamoto no Yoshitsune stopped by the shrine on his way to Ōshū, praying for success in his battles. On the grounds, towering cedar trees over a thousand years old create an atmosphere of sacredness. Behind the main shrine, a magnificent 30-meter-high waterfall crashes down, its thunderous roar captivating visitors. This is a perfect place for those seeking to relax and absorb the power of nature. Otaki Jinja has been a center of faith for people for many years and is known as a power spot. Towering cedar trees over a thousand years old stand on the grounds, filling the air with a sacred atmosphere. Behind the main shrine, a magnificent 30-meter-high waterfall crashes down, its thunderous roar captivating visitors. This is a perfect place for those seeking to relax and absorb the power of nature. Otaki Jinja is renowned as Echizen's number one shrine and is famous for its connections to Empress Jingū and Minamoto no Yoshitsune. Towering cedar trees over a thousand years old stand on the grounds, filling the air with a sacred atmosphere. Behind the main shrine, a magnificent 30-meter-high waterfall crashes down, its thunderous roar captivating visitors. This is a perfect place for those seeking to relax and absorb the power of nature.