Iwanoue Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kochi Prefecture, dedicated to Hachiman and associated deities. The shrine's name, meaning 'above the rock,' likely refers to its elevated position or foundation on rocky terrain characteristic of the mountainous regions of Kochi.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman deity and related kami
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 33.5457345, 133.4992931
Visitor tip
Check local access conditions as mountain shrines in Kochi Prefecture may have seasonal accessibility challenges.
Historical note
The shrine follows the Hachiman tradition, which became widespread throughout Japan during the Heian period as the cult of the deified Emperor Ojin spread from its origins at Usa Hachiman-gu in Kyushu.