Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Meishin-taisha
Ikuta Shrine
生田神社
/ Ikuta Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
5 min walk
Hours
7:00-18:00
Overview
Ikuta Jinja in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, with a founding tradition dating to 201 CE during the reign of Empress Jingu. The shrine enshrines Waka-Hirume-no-Mikoto, a solar deity closely associated with Amaterasu. The shrine gave its name to the Ikuta district, which eventually expanded into modern Kobe's downtown area (Sannomiya and Kitano neighborhoods). During the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, the shrine suffered significant damage but was restored and continues to be a beloved landmark in central Kobe.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
201
Traditional founding 201 CE; gave its name to Kobe's Ikuta district; enshrines Waka-Hirume-no-Mikoto; survived 1995 earthquake.
201
Traditional founding during the reign of Empress Jingu; shrine established to enshrine Waka-Hirume-no-Mikoto.
927
Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha of Settsu Province, confirming its early importance.
1995
Severely damaged in the Great Hanshin Earthquake (January 17); restored and reopened within months.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.6953, 135.1900
Physical Address
1-2-1 Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
兵庫県神戸市中央区下山手通1-2-1
Historical Province
Settsu Province
Access
Sannomiya Station (JR/Hankyu/Hanshin)
5 min walk
Hours
7:00-18:00
Best Times to Visit
New Year
Foreign Language Support
English (pamphlet)
Accessibility
Partial
Official Website
https://ikutajinja.or.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 Ikuta Shrine?
Ikuta Jinja in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, with a founding tradition dating to 201 CE during the reign of Empress Jingu. The shrine enshrines Waka-Hirume-no-Mikoto, a solar deity closely associated with Amaterasu. The shrine gave its name to the Ikuta district, which eventually expanded into modern Kobe's downtown area (Sannomiya and Kitano neighborhoods). During the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, the shrine suffered significant damage but was restored and continues to be a beloved landmark in central Kobe.
Where is Ikuta Shrine located?
Ikuta Shrine is located in Kobe-shi, Chuo-ku, Hyogo. The full address is: 1-2-1 Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo.