Meishin-taisha Ichinomiya (Etchu Province (disputed))

Imizu Shrine

Imizu Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
10 min walk
Horaires
Dawn to dusk

Vue d'ensemble

Imizu Jinja in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, is one of the oldest shrines in the Hokuriku region, with records tracing its existence to at least 768 CE. Enshrining the water deity Mizuhanome-no-Mikoto, it served as an important spiritual center for the Etchu Province's agricultural communities. The shrine is listed in the Engishiki (927 CE) and is renowned for its annual festivals that preserve ancient court-music (gagaku) traditions.

Histoire

Fondation

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Atteste par les sources
768
768

First recorded in imperial chronicles of the Nara period.

927

Listed in the Engishiki, confirming its status as a nationally recognized shrine.

1875

Relocated to its current site within the former Takaoka Castle grounds.

Divinites venerees

primary Deity

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

36.7531, 137.0236

Physical Address

1-1 Kojo, Takaoka-shi, Toyama

Province historique

Etchu

Acces

Takaoka Station (Ainokaze Toyama Railway)

10 min walk

Horaires

Dawn to dusk

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 Imizu Shrine?

Imizu Jinja in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, is one of the oldest shrines in the Hokuriku region, with records tracing its existence to at least 768 CE. Enshrining the water deity Mizuhanome-no-Mikoto, it served as an important spiritual center for the Etchu Province's agricultural communities. The shrine is listed in the Engishiki (927 CE) and is renowned for its annual festivals that preserve ancient court-music (gagaku) traditions.

Where is Imizu Shrine located?

Imizu Shrine is located in Takaoka-shi, Toyama. The full address is: 1-1 Kojo, Takaoka-shi, Toyama.