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Izanagi Shrine

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伊弉諾神社

Ancient shrine in Ikoma City dedicated to Izanagi-no-mikoto, with historical buildings and artifacts.

Izanagi Shrine
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What it is

  • Large Shikinaisha shrine in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture.
  • Founded as Gozu Tenno-sha in 746.
  • Dedicated to Izanagi-no-mikoto, Susanoo-no-mikoto, and Onamuchi-no-mikoto.
  • Formerly the guardian shrine of Chokyu-ji Temple.

What to see

  • Main hall and worship hall.
  • Stone lantern from the Momoyama period.

Getting there

  • Accessible by bus from Tomio Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県生駒市上町 Open in Google Maps

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