Takabuku Taisha

Shinto shrines

高向大社

Located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Takabuku Taisha is a Shinto shrine that was historically known as Kami-sha and later Hachioji-sha. The shrine is associated with the Otou Shinji ritual, which has been passed down for 900 years. This specific rite involves purification dances and a fire festival featuring torches and drums to dispel illness. The main deity of the shrine is Oyama no Mikoto.