Three Stone Pagodas of the Kamakura Period
The Oyamazumi Shrine Hokyointo Pagodas (大山祇神社宝篋印塔) is three stone hokyointo pagodas of the late Kamakura period in Omishimacho Miyaura, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, and was designated an Important Cultural Property on November 22, 1952 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records three stone hokyointo pagodas; designation number 01190.
Late Kamakura Stone Pagodas
According to the Japan Tourism Agency multilingual commentary, Oyamazumi Shrine is revered as a god of the sea, of sailors and warriors, and of battle, and is the only grand shrine in Shikoku. It keeps one of Japan's largest collections of historic armour and weapons in its treasure halls, the Shiyoden among them, and its grounds are surrounded by camphor trees, one near the entrance said to be 2,600 years old.
The hokyointo are three stone pagodas of the late Kamakura period, designated in 1952 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
The Agency record has no commentary; the date, the late Kamakura period, and its form, stone hokyointo pagodas, set out what was designated.
What to Look For
Look for the three stone hokyointo pagodas (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
It is owned by Oyamazumi Shrine (Agency for Cultural Affairs). No official information on hours or fees for the shrine and its treasure halls was found. The main hall, worship hall and stone pagodas are introduced together on the Oyamazumi Shrine page.
Q&A
- When were they made?
- In the late Kamakura period (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- How many are there?
- Three.
- What are they made of?
- Stone.
- When were they designated?
- On November 22, 1952.
- When was the Oyamazumi Shrine Hokyointo Pagodas designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On November 22, 1952 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Oyamazumi Shrine Hokyointo Pagodas (大山祇神社宝篋印塔) |
|---|---|
| Location | Omishimacho Miyaura, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1952/11/22 (Showa 27) |
| Quantity | 3 structures |
| Dimensions | Stone hokyointo |
| Owner | Oyamazumi Shrine |
| Public Access | No official information on hours |
References
- Oyamazumi Shrine Hokyointo Pagodas (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/3389
- Oyamazumi Shrine (Japan Tourism Agency multilingual commentary database)
- https://www.mlit.go.jp/tagengo-db/common/001554827.pdf
Last verified: 2026.10.24
Cultural Treasures in the Same Area
All are within walking distance in the same area, so we recommend visiting them together.
- Oyamazumi Shrine Pagoda (2) 0.00 km
- Oyamazumi Shrine Pagoda (3) 0.00 km
- Oyamazumi Shrine Pagoda (1) 0.00 km
