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Ikuhime Shrine

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伊久比売神社

Ikuhime Shrine is an ancient village shrine dedicated to Ikuhime-no-mikoto, offering a glimpse into Japan's early religious history.

Ikuhime Shrine
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What it is

  • Ancient shrine, possibly founded before the Nara period.
  • Dedicated to the deity Ikuhime-no-mikoto.
  • Identified as a Shikinaisha candidate in historical records.
  • Designated a former village shrine.

What to see

  • Main sanctuary: one-bay nagare-zukuri style.
  • Sanctuary roof: copper-plated with chigi and katsuogi.
  • Worship hall: split-style haiden with a tiled roof.

When to go

  • Annual festival is held on October 13th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

和歌山県和歌山市市小路字木ノ下330 Open in Google Maps

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