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Omishima Grand Shrine Island
大山祇神社Ehime · Shikoku
Omishima Grand Shrine is the most important sea-deity shrine in Japan, dedicated to the deity of the sea and navigation. The island is also home to the largest cypress tree in Japan, which is a stunning natural landmark and a symbol of longevity and strength.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Spring and autumn for pleasant weather and beautiful scenery
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.4· 5,019 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Shrine precinct free to enter. The 宝物館 (Treasure Hall — 紫陽殿・国宝館・大三島海事博物館, single combined ticket) charges: adults ¥1,000; university/high school ¥800; junior-high/elementary ¥400; group discounts. Open 8:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30).
- Website
- oomishimagu.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–17:00Admission
- Shrine precinct free to enter. The 宝物館 (Treasure Hall — 紫陽殿・国宝館・大三島海事博物館, single combined ticket) charges: adults ¥1,000; university/high school ¥800; junior-high/elementary ¥400; group discounts. Open 8:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30).
Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From Takamatsu Station · ~2h 36m by car
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