A Shinto shrine dedicated to Izanagi-no-Mikoto, one of the primordial creator deities in Japanese mythology. The shrine houses the main hall (honden) where the deity is enshrined and worshipped.
- Denomination
- Izanagi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Izanagi-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Izanagi-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.4732797, 136.7288296
Visitor tip
Show proper respect when approaching the main hall, as this is the most sacred part of the shrine where the deity resides.
Cultural notes
Izanagi-no-Mikoto is revered as the male creator deity who, along with Izanami-no-Mikoto, created the Japanese islands and gave birth to numerous kami. He is particularly associated with creation, purification, and life force.