Kokuhei Chusha Ichinomiya (Iwashiro Province)

Isasumi Shrine

伊佐須美神社

/ Isasumi Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
25 min walk
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Isasumi Shrine is the ichinomiya of Iwashiro Province and the general guardian shrine of the Aizu region. With over 2,000 years of attributed history, it enshrines Izanagi and Izanami, the creator couple of Japanese mythology, making it especially revered for marriage blessings.

Enshrined Deities

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Izanagi no Mikoto
primary Deity

Creator deity; god of creation, life, and purification

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Izanami no Mikoto
primary Deity

Creator goddess; goddess of creation, death, and the underworld

⛩
Ohiko
secondary Deity
⛩
Takenunakawawake No Mikoto
secondary Deity

Blessings

Marriage Matchmaking Family Harmony

Shrine Network

Independent head

Did You Know?

💡

The name 'Aizu' itself is said to derive from the meeting of two generals near this shrine, as recorded in shrine tradition.

Source: tradition

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

37.4530, 139.8560

Physical Address

4377 Miyabayashi Ko, Aizumisato, Onuma District, Fukushima

福島県大沼郡会津美里町宮林甲4377

Access

Aizu-Takada Station (JR Tadami Line)

25 min walk

Hours

Open daily

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 Isasumi Shrine?

Isasumi Shrine is the ichinomiya of Iwashiro Province and the general guardian shrine of the Aizu region. With over 2,000 years of attributed history, it enshrines Izanagi and Izanami, the creator couple of Japanese mythology, making it especially revered for marriage blessings.

Where is Isasumi Shrine located?

Isasumi Shrine is located in Aizumisato, Fukushima. The full address is: 4377 Miyabayashi Ko, Aizumisato, Onuma District, Fukushima.

What deities are enshrined at Isasumi Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Izanagi no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto, ohiko, takenunakawawake no mikoto.