Izanagi Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to Izanami, the wife of Izanagi and the primordial deity who created the Japanese islands. The shrine is nestled at the foot of Mt. Iwaki, a sacred mountain revered for its beauty and spiritual power. Visitors can explore the shrine's traditional architecture, which features a vermilion gate and a distinctive curved roof.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Izanami
- Kami enshrined
- Izanami, Izanagi
- Coordinates
- 35.8723072, 139.8350757
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's serenity, visit at sunrise when the sun casts its first light on the surrounding mountains.
Cultural notes
Izanami is often invoked for fertility and childbearing. The shrine holds an annual spring festival in May to celebrate the return of spring and the blessings of the goddess.
Historical note
Established in 1868 as a result of the Meiji Restoration.