Shrine · Awaji Island

Izanagi Jingu 伊弉諾神宮

Ichinomiya of Awaji Island, said to stand where the creator god Izanagi retired after making the islands of Japan.

PriceFree

Getting thereHighway bus to Tsuna-Ichinomiya IC, then local bus or taxi

Time needed30-60 min

Best timeSpring and autumn

Address740 Taga, Awaji, Hyogo

Websiteizanagi-jingu.jp

About

Izanagi Jingu is the oldest shrine according to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki and is the first shrine of Awaji Province. A large torii and calm forested grounds lead to the main hall, and a sacred camphor tree of two trunks joined as one, the 'Meoto Kusu', is visited for marital harmony. It is part of the 'Kuniumi' Japan Heritage story.

Highlights

Meoto Kusu: joined camphor tree (prefectural natural monument)
Main hall at the legendary resting place of Izanagi
Large bronze torii
Japan Heritage 'Kuniumi' story site

Tips

Awaji has limited public transport; buses run from Sumoto or Higashiura
Combine with Awaji Island drives and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Free to visit

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Izanagi Jingu 伊弉諾神宮

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