Itasawa Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of rice and fertility. The shrine's main structure is a traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a tranquil garden filled with cherry blossom trees. Visitors can experience the serene atmosphere of the shrine during the spring festival, where they are offered gifts of sake and mochi.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Mikoto no Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Hachiman, Mikoto no Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.755306, 138.0334696
Visitor tip
When visiting Itasawa Jinja, be sure to participate in the spring festival by offering a cup of sake to the shrine's kami, as this is a traditional and deeply meaningful experience for locals and visitors alike.
Cultural notes
Itasawa Jinja is known for its association with the rice god, Mikoto no Okami, as well as other kami such as Inari and Hachiman. The shrine is also notable for its unique architecture, which features a combination of traditional Japanese elements with local Shizuoka-style influences.
Historical note
The shrine was established in the 17th century, during the Edo period.