Igasa Shrine
伊笠神社
A historic mountain-top shrine founded in 1655, offering deep connections to ancient deities and the legendary Nitta clan.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine founded in 1655 at the summit of Mount Igasa
- Dedicated to the primary deity Ame-no-futagami-no-mikoto
- Rebuilt in 1729 and considered a candidate for the ancient Takefutsu Shrine
- Believed by some to enshrine members of the historic Nitta clan
What to see
- The main shrine structure dating back to the 1729 reconstruction
- Views from the summit of Mount Igasa where the shrine stands
Getting there
- Accessible by car via the Donari Interchange
- Located along National Route 318 and Prefectural Road 139
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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