奥おく宮みや

noun

rear shrine; inner shrine

A shrine building located behind the main hall (本殿) of a Shinto shrine, dedicated to the same deity. Often found in mountain or large shrine complexes. Compare with 奥社 (おくしゃ), which is a separate branch shrine deeper in the precincts.

See also: 奥社

• この神じん社じゃの奥おく宮みやは山やまの頂ちょう上じょうにある。

  The rear shrine of this shrine is located at the top of the mountain.