Okamoto-Otaki Shrine

FUKUI CULTURE

Around 1,500 years ago, when Emperor Keitai was in Echizen and was called Ohodo no Miko, a princess appeared upstream of the Okamoto River in the village and said, "This land is blessed with pure water, make paper here and make a living," and warmly taught the villagers how to make paper. The villagers the princess taught venerated her as Kawakami Gozen and built Okamoto Shrine in dedication. The shrine was erected in 1843, and is designated as an Important Cultural Property.

View scenic routes that include this spot

Travel to reset yourself in nature, and breathe deeply both in mind and body

More Information about Okamoto-Otaki Shrine

Street address: 13-1 Otaki-cho, Echizen City
About FUKUI

Access

HAPI LINE FUKUI Takefu Station　→　Fukutetsu Bus Washinosato Around 10 minutes by foot

Opening Hours: None

Closed: None

Website

Best season: All year

Point: ・The main shrine is covered with a tarp to prevent snow damage between December and late March of each year.
・Please note that major repairs to the Hiwadabuki (bark-thatched) roof will be carried out beginning in 2026.
[Repair Schedule]
Regular viewing and worship until November 2025.
December 2025 - March 2026: Covered for snow protection
April 2026 - November 2026: Roof construction
December 2026 - March 2027: Covered for snow protection
Regular viewing and worship recommences from April 2027.

update: Dec.16.2025