Shikinaisha

Izusan Shrine

Izusan Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
See details
Horaires
Dawn to dusk

Vue d'ensemble

Izusan Jinja in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, is one of the oldest and most historically significant shrines of the Izu Peninsula, enshrining the deity of hot springs and maritime protection. It is renowned for its deep connection to Minamoto no Yoritomo and his wife Hojo Masako: Yoritomo repeatedly sought the shrine's oracles during his rise to power, and the couple prayed here before founding the Kamakura shogunate. At its medieval peak the shrine complex comprised 64 halls. The shrine is listed in the Engishiki (927 CE).

Histoire

927

Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha of Izu Province.

1180

Minamoto no Yoritomo prays at the shrine before raising his army, seeking divine sanction for his campaign.

Divinites venerees

primary Deity

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.1119, 139.0686

Physical Address

708-1 Izusan Uwano-ji, Atami-shi, Shizuoka

Province historique

Izu Province

Acces

Atami Station (JR Tokaido Shinkansen)

Horaires

Dawn to dusk

Bus

Bus from Atami Station, about 7 minutes

Accessibilite

Limited (steep stairs)

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 Izusan Shrine?

Izusan Jinja in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, is one of the oldest and most historically significant shrines of the Izu Peninsula, enshrining the deity of hot springs and maritime protection. It is renowned for its deep connection to Minamoto no Yoritomo and his wife Hojo Masako: Yoritomo repeatedly sought the shrine's oracles during his rise to power, and the couple prayed here before founding the Kamakura shogunate. At its medieval peak the shrine complex comprised 64 halls. The shrine is listed in the Engishiki (927 CE).

Where is Izusan Shrine located?

Izusan Shrine is located in Atami-shi, Shizuoka. The full address is: 708-1 Izusan Uwano-ji, Atami-shi, Shizuoka.