An oni (鬼 おに) (/ ˈoʊniː / OH-nee) is a kind of yōkai, demon, orc, ogre, or troll in Japanese folklore. They are believed to live in caves or deep in the mountains or in hell. [2] .

Apr 13, 2022 · In the late 6th century, a trio of oni were terrorizing the people of Oeyama. Prince Maroko was sent by the emperor to subjugate the oni and successfully defeated them. This legend has given birth to some seventy place names, temples, and shrines in the Oeyama area.

In the Iwaki River basin, which was plagued by flooding, you can find shrines that enshrine the oniko torii, a rare sight throughout Japan. Oniko is a term of endearment used by the people of Tsugaru to refer to oni. Oniko have a very unique color, shape, and expression.

Oct 26, 2023 · Exploring sacred places in Japan for ghost, demons and tricksters. From the mischievous kitsune (fox spirit) to the ferocious oni (ogre), the rich mythology of legendary creatures and spirits has influenced everything from its language to its shrine/temple art.

Mar 8, 2022 · Day 1 consists of a two-and-a-half-hour hike at the foot of Oeyama visiting some historical shrines and a stunning gorge along the way. The first stop is Motoise Naiku Shrine, a 10-minute walk from Oeyamaguchinaiku Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway. Motoise Naiku Shrine is said to date back to the mythological age over 2000 years ago.

Aug 7, 2020 · With a bag full of kibi-dango (sweet millet dumpling) made by his foster mother, Momotarō sets off on a quest to fight a marauding horde of Oni, mythological ogre-demons. He gave some of the...

Near Tateiwa in Tango, there is an ancient shrine (Takano Shrine) and the Shinmeiyama burial mound, a Kofun era burial mound. In the tiny village of Makinoya behind Shinmeiyama, there is a much stranger burial mound, and in front of it, rounded stones signifying the presence of oni.

the oni of Kunisaki is seen as creature who brings happiness to the people. On the night of the Shujō onie , it laughs, dances, and drinks harmoniously with the people.

Feb 4, 2017 · Oniko means a demon in Tsugaru dialect. Oniko, enshrined on top of a Torii gate, is worshipped in about 30 shrines over 7 cities and towns in northwest Tsugaru County. It is not clear how enshrining Oniko on Torii gate began.

Many of the iwaya are called "Okuno-in" and are still regarded as the beginning of each temple's faith. Eventually, up to 65 temples were established in the six villages of Kunisaki, creating the Buddhist world known as "Rokugo mansan".