Shikinai-sha

Haishiwa Shrine

配志和神社

/ Haishiwa Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
20 min walk
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Haishiwa Shrine is an ancient Engishiki-listed shrine in southern Iwate Prefecture. Located in the Ichinoseki area near the gateway to Hiraizumi, it is one of the oldest documented shrines in the region, predating the golden age of the Northern Fujiwara.

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

God of fire; born of Izanami and caused her death; slain by Izanagi; from his blood and body sprang many new deities

Blessings

Shrine Network

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

38.9308, 141.1186

Physical Address

56 Yamame-tate, Ichinoseki, Iwate

岩手県一関市山目字館56

Historical Province

Mutsu (Rikuchu)

Access

Ichinoseki Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen)

20 min walk

Hours

Open daily

Best Times to Visit

springautumn
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 Haishiwa Shrine?

Haishiwa Shrine is an ancient Engishiki-listed shrine in southern Iwate Prefecture. Located in the Ichinoseki area near the gateway to Hiraizumi, it is one of the oldest documented shrines in the region, predating the golden age of the Northern Fujiwara.

Where is Haishiwa Shrine located?

Haishiwa Shrine is located in Ichinoseki, Iwate. The full address is: 56 Yamame-tate, Ichinoseki, Iwate.