As discussed in the "Background" section, onshi focused his attention on Toyouke no Okami enshrined in the geku in order to rebuild the Ise-jingu Shrine, and spread the Ise faith among peasants, leading to the appearance of okage mairi.
背景の項で述べている通り、伊勢神宮復興のために御師が外宮の豊受大神に目を付け、農民に伊勢信仰を広めたのがお蔭参りのきっかけである。