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Yaizu Shrine

Yaizu Shrine

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

Vue d'ensemble

Yaizu Shrine in Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, enshrines Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, the legendary imperial prince who, according to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, narrowly escaped death here when enemies set fire to a grassy plain during his eastern campaign. He used his sacred sword Kusanagi to cut the grass and set a counter-fire, and this dramatic event gave the place the name "Yakitsu" (焼津, "burned crossing"), which became the city's name. Traditionally founded in 409 CE, the shrine is listed in the Engishiki (927 CE) and serves as a spiritual home for the maritime traditions of Yaizu's fishing community.

Histoire

Fondation

📜Selon la tradition
409
409

Traditional founding: shrine established to honor Yamato Takeru's miraculous escape from the grass fire.

927

Listed in the Engishiki as a shrine of Mashizu District, Suruga Province.

1603

Current main hall (honden) constructed, reflecting Tokugawa-era patronage.

Reseau de sanctuaires

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

34.8697, 138.3244

Physical Address

2-7-2 Yaizu, Yaizu-shi, Shizuoka

Province historique

Totomi Province

Acces

Yaizu Station (JR Tokaido Line)

15 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 Yaizu Shrine?

Yaizu Shrine in Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, enshrines Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, the legendary imperial prince who, according to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, narrowly escaped death here when enemies set fire to a grassy plain during his eastern campaign. He used his sacred sword Kusanagi to cut the grass and set a counter-fire, and this dramatic event gave the place the name "Yakitsu" (焼津, "burned crossing"), which became the city's name. Traditionally founded in 409 CE, the shrine is listed in the Engishiki (927 CE) and serves as a spiritual home for the maritime traditions of Yaizu's fishing community.

Where is Yaizu Shrine located?

Yaizu Shrine is located in Yaizu-shi, Shizuoka. The full address is: 2-7-2 Yaizu, Yaizu-shi, Shizuoka.