Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Shikinaisha
Ichinomiya (Iga Province)
Aekuni Shrine
敢國神社
/ Aekuni Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
20 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Aekuni Jinja in Iga, Mie Prefecture, is the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of the ancient Iga Province, with a founding tradition dating to 658 CE. The shrine enshrines Aekuni-no-Kami and is set in a tranquil wooded precincts in the mountains of Iga. The region is historically famous as the birthplace of the ninja tradition, and Aekuni Jinja has served as a guardian of Iga's communities through the turbulent Sengoku period and beyond.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
658
Traditional founding 658 CE; Iga Province ichinomiya; located in ninja homeland.
658
Traditional founding during the reign of Empress Saimei.
927
Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha of Iga Province.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Legendary prince sent by Emperor Sujin to pacify the north (Hokuriku and Tosando regions); ancestor of many northern clans
⛩
secondary Deity
God of medicine, hot springs, brewing, agriculture, and knowledge; the diminutive companion deity
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.7722, 136.1444
Physical Address
877 Ichinomiya, Iga-shi, Mie
三重県伊賀市一之宮877
Historical Province
Iga Province
Access
Sago Station (JR Kansai Line)
20 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Official Website
https://aekuni.jp/
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Aekuni Shrine?
Aekuni Jinja in Iga, Mie Prefecture, is the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of the ancient Iga Province, with a founding tradition dating to 658 CE. The shrine enshrines Aekuni-no-Kami and is set in a tranquil wooded precincts in the mountains of Iga. The region is historically famous as the birthplace of the ninja tradition, and Aekuni Jinja has served as a guardian of Iga's communities through the turbulent Sengoku period and beyond.
Where is Aekuni Shrine located?
Aekuni Shrine is located in Iga-shi, Mie. The full address is: 877 Ichinomiya, Iga-shi, Mie.