Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Meishin-taisha
Ichinomiya (Awaji Province)
Izanagi Jingu
伊弉諾神宮
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Izanagi Jingū is located in Taga, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, on Awaji Island — the very first island born from the divine creative act of Izanagi and Izanami as described in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. The shrine enshrines these two primordial creator deities, and the site is traditionally identified as the "Yuku no Miya" (Hidden Palace) where Izanagi spent his final years after completing the creation of the Japanese archipelago. Listed as a Myōjin Taisha in the Engishiki (927 CE) and designated an Ichinomiya of former Awaji Province, the shrine was elevated to Kanpei Taisha in 1885. In 859 CE it received the highest divine rank of Shōichii. Formal designation as Jingū (Grand Shrine) came in 1954. The shrine's antiquity and mythological importance place it among the most revered shrines in western Japan. Today Izanagi Jingū is widely venerated for matchmaking, marital harmony, and safe childbirth, reflecting its connection to Japan's first divine couple. A 900-year-old sacred camphor tree (meoto daikusu, "husband-and-wife camphor") designated a Hyogo Prefectural Natural Monument is the shrine's most beloved symbol and a popular power spot.
History
Founding
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Documented
859 Enshrined Deities
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Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.4614, 134.8581
Physical Address
740 Taga, Awaji-shi, Hyogo
兵庫県淡路市多賀740
Historical Province
Awaji Province
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Bus
Bus from Tsuna IC or Sumoto, about 30 minutes
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-11. 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 Izanagi Jingu?
Izanagi Jingū is located in Taga, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, on Awaji Island — the very first island born from the divine creative act of Izanagi and Izanami as described in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. The shrine enshrines these two primordial creator deities, and the site is traditionally identified as the "Yuku no Miya" (Hidden Palace) where Izanagi spent his final years after completing the creation of the Japanese archipelago. Listed as a Myōjin Taisha in the Engishiki (927 CE) and designated an Ichinomiya of former Awaji Province, the shrine was elevated to Kanpei Taisha in 1885. In 859 CE it received the highest divine rank of Shōichii. Formal designation as Jingū (Grand Shrine) came in 1954. The shrine's antiquity and mythological importance place it among the most revered shrines in western Japan. Today Izanagi Jingū is widely venerated for matchmaking, marital harmony, and safe childbirth, reflecting its connection to Japan's first divine couple. A 900-year-old sacred camphor tree (meoto daikusu, "husband-and-wife camphor") designated a Hyogo Prefectural Natural Monument is the shrine's most beloved symbol and a popular power spot.
Where is Izanagi Jingu located?
Izanagi Jingu is located in Awaji-shi, Hyogo. The full address is: 740 Taga, Awaji-shi, Hyogo.
What deities are enshrined at Izanagi Jingu?
The enshrined deities are: Izanagi no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto.