Ifukune Jinja, also known as Ifukune Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Shirasaki, Miyagi Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami of the forest and fertility, the shrine is surrounded by scenic mountains and forests, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Shikinekuni
- Kami enshrined
- Shikinekuni
- Coordinates
- 38.0297505, 140.7521878
Visitor tip
For visitors seeking to experience the shrine's natural beauty, consider visiting at sunrise or sunset when the light illuminates the surrounding mountains and forest.
Cultural notes
Ifukune Shrine is associated with the Shikinekuni mountain god, a kami revered for its power over fertility and the forest. The shrine is also said to be involved in the local rice cultivation festivals, such as the Hakosan Matsuri.
Historical note
The shrine was established in 1868 during the Meiji period as a result of a merger between two previous shrines.