Iwakura Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Iwami-cho, Shimane City, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicated to Okuninushi no Kami, the shrine is famous for its well-preserved wooden architecture and scenic surroundings. The shrine's design reflects the traditional Japanese style of 'sukiya-zukuri', with a simple yet elegant atmosphere.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Okuninushi
- Kami enshrined
- Okuninushi
- Coordinates
- 34.3782692, 132.5256255
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, it is recommended to visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight casts a golden glow on the wooden structures.
Cultural notes
Iwakura Shrine is known for its connections to Okuninushi no Kami, the god of harvest and fertility. The shrine also features in local folklore as a place where supernatural beings are said to appear during festivals.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 1600 during the Edo period as a family shrine for the Shimane daimyo, Mōri clan.