Ikuta Shrine, Kasuga-zukuri Shinto shrine in Chūō-ku, Japan.
Ikuta is a Kasuga-style shrine in the Chūō district of Kobe city. Red pillars support the curved roofs, and carved wooden poles rise from the gable peaks.
The foundation dates to the early third century, when Empress Jingū established it following her return from a campaign on the Korean peninsula. In the late 12th century, a battle between rival warrior clans took place in the nearby forest.
Autumn festivals bring Noh theater groups who perform war stories from the 12th century on an outdoor stage. The performances draw audiences familiar with this classical dramatic form and its slow, symbolic movements.
Access is possible throughout the year, with cooler morning hours often showing the grounds at their quietest. Visitors can enter the main hall and surrounding buildings, though attention to local customs is expected when entering prayer spaces.
Behind the main building lies a small forest where stone markers recall a battle from 1184. Visitors follow narrow paths between the trees and find the weathered markings that remember the warriors who fought here.
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