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安房神社
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Imbe Shrine
忌部神社
/ Imbe Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
¥300
Access
5 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Overview
Dedicated to the ancestral deity of the Imbe clan, who were responsible for weaving the sacred hemp cloth (aratae) offered at imperial enthronement ceremonies. This tradition continues to this day — Tokushima still provides the aratae for the Daijosai.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Amenohiwashi
primary Deity
Blessings
Did You Know?
💡
Tokushima's Imbe clan tradition continues today — aratae cloth was provided for Emperor Naruhito's 2019 enthronement Daijosai.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.0600, 134.5508
Physical Address
2-48 Nikennya-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima 770-0928
〒770-0928 徳島県徳島市二軒屋町2-48
Access
Nikennya Station (JR Tokushima Line)
5 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Imbe Shrine?
Dedicated to the ancestral deity of the Imbe clan, who were responsible for weaving the sacred hemp cloth (aratae) offered at imperial enthronement ceremonies. This tradition continues to this day — Tokushima still provides the aratae for the Daijosai.
Where is Imbe Shrine located?
Imbe Shrine is located in Tokushima, Tokushima. The full address is: 2-48 Nikennya-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima 770-0928.