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Iya Shrine

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揖夜神社

Iya Shrine is a historic shrine dedicated to Izanami-no-Mikoto, offering unique festivals and traditional architecture.

Iya Shrine
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What it is

  • One of the Oou Rokusha shrines.
  • Main deity is Izanami-no-Mikoto.
  • Associated with the legend of Ajishikitakahikone-no-Kami.

What to see

  • A Haiden, or hall of worship.
  • A Honden built in the Taisha-zukuri style.

When to go

  • Onta-uchi Festival on January 3rd.
  • Onta-ue Festival on May 28th.
  • Hogake Festival on August 28th.
  • Annual festival on October 19th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

島根県松江市東出雲町揖屋2229 Open in Google Maps

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