Meishin-taisha

Ikuta Shrine

Ikuta Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
5 min walk
Horaires
7:00-18:00

Vue d'ensemble

Ikuta Jinja in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, with a founding tradition dating to 201 CE during the reign of Empress Jingu. The shrine enshrines Waka-Hirume-no-Mikoto, a solar deity closely associated with Amaterasu. The shrine gave its name to the Ikuta district, which eventually expanded into modern Kobe's downtown area (Sannomiya and Kitano neighborhoods). During the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, the shrine suffered significant damage but was restored and continues to be a beloved landmark in central Kobe.

Histoire

Fondation

📜Selon la tradition
201
201

Traditional founding during the reign of Empress Jingu; shrine established to enshrine Waka-Hirume-no-Mikoto.

927

Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha of Settsu Province, confirming its early importance.

1995

Severely damaged in the Great Hanshin Earthquake (January 17); restored and reopened within months.

Reseau de sanctuaires

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

34.6953, 135.1900

Physical Address

1-2-1 Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo

Province historique

Settsu Province

Acces

Sannomiya Station (JR/Hankyu/Hanshin)

5 min walk

Horaires

7:00-18:00

Meilleure saison

New Year

Langues etrangeres

English (pamphlet)

Accessibilite

Partial

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Ikuta Shrine?

Ikuta Jinja in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, with a founding tradition dating to 201 CE during the reign of Empress Jingu. The shrine enshrines Waka-Hirume-no-Mikoto, a solar deity closely associated with Amaterasu. The shrine gave its name to the Ikuta district, which eventually expanded into modern Kobe's downtown area (Sannomiya and Kitano neighborhoods). During the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, the shrine suffered significant damage but was restored and continues to be a beloved landmark in central Kobe.

Where is Ikuta Shrine located?

Ikuta Shrine is located in Kobe-shi, Chuo-ku, Hyogo. The full address is: 1-2-1 Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo.