Isaniwa Shrine

What it is

• A Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachiman Okami and Munakata Sanjoshin.
• Also known as Yuzuki Hachiman and Dogo Hachiman.
• Current building constructed in 1667 by Matsudaira Sadanao.
• Listed in the ancient Engishiki Jinmyocho records.

What to see

• The Hachiman-zukuri style building, one of three in Japan.
• Main hall, gate, and corridors are Important Cultural Properties.
• The entire shrine building is a National Important Cultural Property.
• A tachi sword, inscribed Kuniyuki, is an Important Cultural Property.

Getting there

• Located near Dogo Onsen.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.