Hijiri Shrine, Shinto shrine in Izumi, Japan
The Hijiri Shrine spreads across the Shinodayama Kyuryo Hill area, surrounded by the old Shinoda-no-Mori forest. The complex includes several buildings with subsidiary structures like Massha Taki and Massha San, with the main shrine building recognized as a protected cultural property.
The shrine underwent major reconstruction under Toyotomi Hideyori, who oversaw the integration of several subsidiary structures. These buildings were later designated as national cultural properties, reflecting the craftsmanship of their era.
Worshippers have visited this sacred site for centuries, leaving offerings at the stream that flows near the shrine grounds. The place remains embedded in poetry and local memory, serving as a spiritual center for the surrounding community.
Access to the shrine is via marked pathways leading to the main worship building and inner sanctuary where traditional ceremonies take place. Visitors should expect varying terrain and forest shade as they explore the wooded grounds.
The surrounding Shinoda-no-Mori forest contains trees mentioned in classical Japanese poetry, creating a rare connection between religious and literary traditions. These poetic references elevated the forest itself into a part of the site's spiritual character.
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