Itsukushima Shrine
厳島神社
A historic wooden shrine in Mashike featuring intricate 19th-century carvings and a notable ceiling painting of a dragon.
What it is
- Founded in 1706 by Murayama Denbe in Mashike Town, Hokkaido.
- Dedicated to the deity Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto and four other distinct deities.
- The current main hall is a Tangible Cultural Property completed in 1901.
- Merged with Miyoshi Shrine in 1996 and Kumano Shrine in 1998.
What to see
- Main hall constructed entirely from zelkova wood.
- Intricate decorative carvings on the main hall by Shinoda Sokichi.
- A large dragon painted on the ceiling by artist Kano Shogyoku.
- Architectural details from the 1861 reconstruction and 1901 completion.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Itsukushima Shrine Open in Google Maps
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