A Shinto shrine dedicated to Izanami-no-Mikoto, one of the primordial creator deities in Japanese mythology. The shrine serves as a place of worship for the goddess who, together with Izanagi, created the Japanese islands and gave birth to numerous kami.
- Denomination
- Izanami
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Izanami-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Izanami-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.4732054, 136.7287122
Visitor tip
The shrine offers a peaceful setting for reflection on the foundational myths of Japan and prayers for fertility and protection.
Cultural notes
Izanami-no-Mikoto is revered as the divine mother goddess in Shinto creation mythology. She is associated with both creation and death, having died while giving birth to the fire god and subsequently ruling the underworld. Despite this dual nature, she remains venerated for her role in creating Japan and birthing the kami.