Otoyo Shrine is marked by a pair of stone mice acting as guardians at the entrance to a subshrine. While most Shinto shrines in Japan feature lion-dogs to protect their grounds, this site replaces them with animal figures that correspond to the deities housed within. Founded in eight eighty-seven to pray for the recovery of Emperor Uda from illness, the shrine remains a quiet destination for those seeking blessings for health, matchmaking, and academic achievement.
Ōtoyo Shrine
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