Izanagi Shrine, Shinto shrine in Japan
Izanagi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tenri city in Nara Prefecture, built in the Kasuga-zukuri style with traditional wooden structures and sloped roofs. The building sits quietly among trees with old stone lanterns and a simple, elegant design that conveys calm and tradition.
The shrine was moved to its current location during the Bunmei era in the 15th century, having originally been located at a different site in Yamadagaichi. During the Edo period, it came under the protection of the Oda clan, who ruled the Yanagimoto Domain, and became an important place for local worship and rituals.
The shrine is dedicated to Izanagi, one of the original deities in Shinto believed to have created Japan. Visitors experience daily rituals here, such as lighting incense and clapping their hands to get the gods' attention, which are part of the local spiritual practice.
The shrine is about 5 minutes' walk from Yanagimoto Station on the JR West Sakurai Line, making it easy to reach. The walk from the station is peaceful, passing small shops and trees along the way to the shrine gate.
The shrine holds old carved wooden plaques decorated with images of fish, flowers, and other symbols that offer a glimpse into the art and beliefs of past times. These artful objects are used in special rituals and show the skilled craftsmanship rooted in the site's religious traditions.
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