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Fukushima Shrine

Iwatsutsukowake Shrine

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石都々古和気神社

Ancient mountain shrine in Fukushima, dedicated to powerful deities, with historical artifacts and easy access.

Iwatsutsukowake Shrine
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What it is

  • Ancient Shikinaisha shrine in Fukushima Prefecture.
  • Claims to be a Mutsu Province Ichinomiya.
  • Main deity is Ajisukitakahikone-no-mikoto.
  • Also enshrines Ookuninushi-no-mikoto and Hondawake-no-mikoto.

What to see

  • Shrine located on top of Hachimanzan mountain.
  • Bronze crocodile mouth dedicated in 1423.
  • Pair of guardian dogs made in 1930.
  • Ancient documents owned by Koichi Yoshida.

Getting there

  • 10-minute walk from JR East Suigun Line Iwaki-Ishikawa Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

福島県石川郡石川町下泉269 Open in Google Maps

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