Iwaki Jinja
石城神社
Ancient mountaintop shrine with important cultural properties, offering historical and architectural interest.
What it is
- Shrine dedicated to Ohyamatsumi-no-kami, Ikazuchi-no-kami, and Takaokami-no-kami.
- Listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho, established in 927 AD.
- Formerly known as Ishikiyama Shikina Sansha Daigongen.
- Designated a prefectural shrine in 1913.
What to see
- Main hall built in 1469 by Ouchi Masahiro.
- Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
- Main hall is a large sumigi-iri kasuga-zukuri style building.
- Zuishinmon gate built in 1857 by Mori Takachika.
- Main hall includes one palace and two munafuda.
Getting there
- Located on the summit of Mt. Ishikiyama (362 meters).
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
山口県光市大字塩田2233 Open in Google Maps
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