guardian deity of grain farming and rice harvest
A Shinto deity associated with agriculture, especially rice cultivation. Often mentioned in contexts of traditional harvest rituals.
Ōtoshi-no-kami is worshipped as a deity who governs abundant grain harvests.
At this shrine, a festival is held every year to offer new rice to Ōtoshi-no-kami.
Standard kanji spelling for this Shinto deity.
Variant kanji spelling using 歳 instead of 年; both are used.
The name is composed of 大 (great), 年 (year/harvest), and 神 (deity). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name directly reflects the deity's role in agriculture and the annual harvest cycle.