Ani Shrine
安仁神社
/ Ani Jinja
Overview
A betsu-hyou shrine in Okayama enshrining Itsuse-no-Mikoto, the elder brother of Emperor Jimmu.
History
Founding
Source: 続日本後紀（承和8年・841年）に「安仁神預名神焉」として初見
First documented as a myōjin (eminent deity) in the Shoku Nihon Kōki
Lost ichinomiya status of Bizen Province following the Tengyō no Ran; Kibitsu Hikō Shrine established as the new First Shrine
Main hall relocated and rebuilt at current site on orders of Ikeda Tsunamasa, Okayama domain lord
Enshrined Deities
Blessings
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.6606, 134.0064
Physical Address
895 Saidaiji Ichinomiya, Higashi-ku, Okayama, Okayama 704-8144
〒704-8144 岡山県岡山市東区西大寺一宮895
Historical Province
Bizen / Bitchu / Mimasaka
Access
Saidaiji Station (JR Akō Line)
Hours
24 hours
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Background reading for visitors and pilgrims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Ani Shrine?
A betsu-hyou shrine in Okayama enshrining Itsuse-no-Mikoto, the elder brother of Emperor Jimmu.
Where is Ani Shrine located?
Ani Shrine is located in Okayama, Okayama. The full address is: 895 Saidaiji Ichinomiya, Higashi-ku, Okayama, Okayama 704-8144.