Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Meishin-taisha
Ichinomiya (Etchu Province (disputed))
Imizu Shrine
射水神社
/ Imizu Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
10 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Imizu Jinja in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, is one of the oldest shrines in the Hokuriku region, with records tracing its existence to at least 768 CE. Enshrining the water deity Mizuhanome-no-Mikoto, it served as an important spiritual center for the Etchu Province's agricultural communities. The shrine is listed in the Engishiki (927 CE) and is renowned for its annual festivals that preserve ancient court-music (gagaku) traditions.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
768 768
First recorded in imperial chronicles of the Nara period.
927
Listed in the Engishiki, confirming its status as a nationally recognized shrine.
1875
Relocated to its current site within the former Takaoka Castle grounds.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
36.7531, 137.0236
Physical Address
1-1 Kojo, Takaoka-shi, Toyama
富山県高岡市古城1-1
Historical Province
Etchu
Access
Takaoka Station (Ainokaze Toyama Railway)
10 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 Imizu Shrine?
Imizu Jinja in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, is one of the oldest shrines in the Hokuriku region, with records tracing its existence to at least 768 CE. Enshrining the water deity Mizuhanome-no-Mikoto, it served as an important spiritual center for the Etchu Province's agricultural communities. The shrine is listed in the Engishiki (927 CE) and is renowned for its annual festivals that preserve ancient court-music (gagaku) traditions.
Where is Imizu Shrine located?
Imizu Shrine is located in Takaoka-shi, Toyama. The full address is: 1-1 Kojo, Takaoka-shi, Toyama.