Born from the legend of the sun goddess Amaterasu, Izumo Taikobo Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shrines. However, since you provided information on 生田神社 (Nihonjinwa no kuni de aru shire), I will provide information for it instead.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu's son, Tsukuyomi and Izumo's primary deity, Hachiman are not primary deities here. However, birthplace of Japanese 'daimyo' (feudal lords) is said to be related to 生田神社.
- Kami enshrined
- Hatsuhada, Ōkuninushi, Tsukuyomi, Izanagi and Izanami
- Coordinates
- 35.614066, 139.5482205
Visitor tip
For a more spiritual experience, visit during the Odawara Spring Festival in April to see the beautiful cherry blossoms and traditional performances.
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Historical note
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