Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Meishin-taisha
Ikushima Tarushima Shrine
生島足島神社
/ Ikushima Tarushima Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
3 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Ikushima Tarushima Jinja in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, occupies a sacred island (shimajima) in Lake Suwa and is regarded as the ninomiya (second shrine) of Shinano Province. The shrine enshrines Ikushima-no-Kami and Tarushima-no-Kami, ancient deities of life and vitality. Historical documents from the Sanada clan (Sengoku period) reference the shrine, and its beautiful island setting amid Lake Suwa has made it a revered landmark. The honden is designated an Important Cultural Property.
History
927
Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha shrine.
1572
Sanada Yukitaka (father of Nobuyuki and Yukimura) dedicates a prayer document to the shrine before the Battle of Mimasetoge.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Deity representing the living spirit of the land (Ikushima) and plentiful harvest (Tarushima); paired with Tarushima no Kami
⛩
primary Deity
Deity of plentiful provision and the fullness of the land; paired with Ikushima no Kami
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
36.3658, 138.2311
Physical Address
701 Shimonosato Nakaike Nishi, Ueda-shi, Nagano
長野県上田市下之郷中池西701
Historical Province
Shinano
Access
Shimonosato Station (Ueda Electric Railway)
3 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
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 Ikushima Tarushima Shrine?
Ikushima Tarushima Jinja in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, occupies a sacred island (shimajima) in Lake Suwa and is regarded as the ninomiya (second shrine) of Shinano Province. The shrine enshrines Ikushima-no-Kami and Tarushima-no-Kami, ancient deities of life and vitality. Historical documents from the Sanada clan (Sengoku period) reference the shrine, and its beautiful island setting amid Lake Suwa has made it a revered landmark. The honden is designated an Important Cultural Property.
Where is Ikushima Tarushima Shrine located?
Ikushima Tarushima Shrine is located in Ueda-shi, Nagano. The full address is: 701 Shimonosato Nakaike Nishi, Ueda-shi, Nagano.