Iwakura Shrine
石座神社
Iwakura Shrine is an ancient shrine in Kyoto with significant cultural properties and a unique fire festival.
What it is
- Ancient shrine, already in Iwakura by 880 AD.
- Its name is the origin of the place name Iwakura.
- Moved to its current location in 971 AD.
- Enshrines eight deities in the main hall.
What to see
- Main hall west and east are cultural properties.
- West shrine enshrines twelve deities.
When to go
- Iwakura Fire Festival is a designated cultural property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市左京区岩倉上蔵町302 Open in Google Maps
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