Ani Shrine
Ani Shrine
Vue d'ensemble
Ani Shrine in Okayama city is a betsu-hyou (nationally listed) shrine enshrining Itsuse-no-Mikoto, the elder brother of Emperor Jimmu in Japanese mythology. First documented in 841, the shrine holds the historical designation of Kokuhei Chûsha and is revered for blessings including national peace, abundant harvest, and martial victory. It stands as one of the older shrines in Bizen Province.
Histoire
Fondation
Source: 続日本後紀（承和8年・841年）に「安仁神預名神焉」として初見
First documented as a myōjin (eminent deity) in the Shoku Nihon Kōki
Lost ichinomiya status of Bizen Province following the Tengyō no Ran; Kibitsu Hikō Shrine established as the new First Shrine
Main hall relocated and rebuilt at current site on orders of Ikeda Tsunamasa, Okayama domain lord
Divinites venerees
Bienfaits
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
34.6606, 134.0064
Physical Address
895 Saidaiji Ichinomiya, Higashi-ku, Okayama, Okayama 704-8144
Province historique
Bizen / Bitchu / Mimasaka
Acces
Saidaiji Station (JR Akō Line)
Horaires
24 hours
Questions frequentes
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What is Ani Shrine?
Ani Shrine in Okayama city is a betsu-hyou (nationally listed) shrine enshrining Itsuse-no-Mikoto, the elder brother of Emperor Jimmu in Japanese mythology. First documented in 841, the shrine holds the historical designation of Kokuhei Chûsha and is revered for blessings including national peace, abundant harvest, and martial victory. It stands as one of the older shrines in Bizen Province.
Where is Ani Shrine located?
Ani Shrine is located in Okayama, Okayama. The full address is: 895 Saidaiji Ichinomiya, Higashi-ku, Okayama, Okayama 704-8144.