Amano Tanagao Shrine
Amano Tanagao Shrine
Vue d'ensemble
Amano Tanagao Shrine on the island of Iki, Nagasaki, is the ichinomiya of Iki Province, enshrining the rare deity Amenoteganao-no-Kami. Located on the island of Iki — a historical crossroads between Japan and the Korean Peninsula — the shrine is first documented in 1688. It is revered for a wide range of blessings including martial arts, easy childbirth, child development, family harmony, and matchmaking.
Histoire
Fondation
Source: 元禄元年（1688年）、松浦藩主の命により社殿再興
Listed in the Engishiki as a Myōjin Taisha (eminent-deity grand shrine) of Iki Province
Scholar Tachibana Mitsuyoshi identifies the present site as the original shrine location
Shrine rebuilt at present site by order of Matsuura domain lord
Divinites venerees
Bienfaits
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
33.7667, 129.6833
Physical Address
730 Tanaka-fure, Gonoura-cho, Iki, Nagasaki 811-5117
Province historique
Hizen / Tsushima / Iki
Horaires
24 hours
Bus
Bus from Gonoura Port or Iki Airport
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
Ichinomiya of Iki Province.
Questions frequentes
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What is Amano Tanagao Shrine?
Amano Tanagao Shrine on the island of Iki, Nagasaki, is the ichinomiya of Iki Province, enshrining the rare deity Amenoteganao-no-Kami. Located on the island of Iki — a historical crossroads between Japan and the Korean Peninsula — the shrine is first documented in 1688. It is revered for a wide range of blessings including martial arts, easy childbirth, child development, family harmony, and matchmaking.
Where is Amano Tanagao Shrine located?
Amano Tanagao Shrine is located in Iki, Nagasaki. The full address is: 730 Tanaka-fure, Gonoura-cho, Iki, Nagasaki 811-5117.