One of the most sacred auxiliary shrines of Ise Grand Shrine, located in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. Known as the 'remote sanctuary' of Ise Shrine, it enshrines Amaterasu-Omikami and is considered equally sacred to the main Ise shrines.
- Denomination
- Imperial
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu-Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu-Omikami
- Founding
- Ancient period
- Shrine rank
- Beppyo shrine
- Coordinates
- 34.7683054, 137.3945961
Visitor tip
Visit during the annual Otaue rice planting festival in June to witness one of Japan's most important agricultural rituals.
Cultural notes
The shrine is famous for its Otaue festival, a sacred rice planting ceremony that demonstrates the deep connection between Shinto and agriculture. As a detached shrine of Ise, it shares the same architectural style and spiritual significance as the Grand Shrine itself.
Historical note
Izawa Shrine has ancient origins closely tied to Ise Grand Shrine, serving as its remote sanctuary. The shrine has maintained its sacred status for over a millennium and is one of the few shrines where the same level of reverence as Ise Grand Shrine is observed. It plays a crucial role in the rice cultivation rituals that are central to Shinto practice.