Isaniwa Shrine

Summary

Isaniwa Shrine (伊佐爾波神社, Isaniwa jinja) is a Shinto shrine in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Enshrined are Emperor Chūai, Empress Jingū, and Emperor Ōjin. A number of its buildings and treasures have been designated Important Cultural Properties.

Isaniwa Shrine (伊佐爾波神社, Isaniwa jinja)
Approach to Isaniwa Jinja
Religion
AffiliationShinto
Location
LocationMatsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Isaniwa Shrine is located in Japan
Isaniwa Shrine
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates33°51′02″N 132°47′21″E / 33.85056°N 132.78917°E / 33.85056; 132.78917
Glossary of Shinto
Isaniwa Honden (1667), a rare example of Hachiman-zukuri and an Important Cultural Property

History edit

It is said that the shrine was founded on the site where Emperor Chūai and Empress Jingū bathed at Dōgo Onsen and it is mentioned in Engi shiki. In the fourteenth century the Kōno clan moved the shrine to its present location and it was rebuilt by the Matsudaira clan in the seventeenth century. Isaniwa Jinja was restored in 1970.[1]

Buildings edit

Isaniwa Jinja is modelled upon Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū in Kyoto Prefecture and constructed in the Hachiman-zukuri style.[2][3]

Treasures edit

A treasure hall houses a number of swords and suits of armour.[14]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "History". Isaniwa Jinja. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  2. ^ "Buildings". Isaniwa Jinja. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  3. ^ "Isaniwa Jinja". Japan National Tourism Organization. Archived from the original on 18 January 2010. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  4. ^ "Isaniwa Jinja Honden". Matsuyama City. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  5. ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  6. ^ "Isaniwa Jinja" (PDF). Ehime Prefecture. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  7. ^ "Isaniwa Jinja Mōshidono Corridor". Matsuyama City. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  8. ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  9. ^ "Isaniwa Jinja Rōmon". Matsuyama City. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  10. ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  11. ^ "Isaniwa Jinja Kairō". Matsuyama City. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  12. ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  13. ^ "Isaniwa Jinja Massha". Matsuyama City. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  14. ^ "Treasure Hall". Isaniwa Jinja. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  15. ^ "Isaniwa Jinja tachi". Matsuyama City. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  16. ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 20 April 2011.

External links edit

  • (in English) Isaniwa Jinja - English summary
  • (in Japanese) Isaniwa Jinja homepage