Overview
Asuwa Shrine stands in the Asuwa area of Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. It is counted among the shikinaisha, shrines listed in the Heian-period Engishiki register of deities, and under the modern shrine ranking system it held the rank of kensha (prefectural shrine).
Highlights
- ●A shikinaisha listed in the Engishiki register of deities
- ●Formerly ranked as a kensha (prefectural shrine) under the modern shrine system
- ●A main hall built in the shinmei-zukuri architectural style
- ●A historic shrine standing in the Asuwa area of Fukui City
History
Being listed as a shikinaisha in the Engishiki register of deities, the shrine is considered to have already been recognized as a shrine of note by the Heian period. Under the modern shrine ranking system introduced after the Meiji era, it was ranked as a kensha, and it has since been regarded as one of the shrines representative of the area.
Access
The shrine is located in the Asuwa area of Fukui City. As it stands within the city, it is a good idea to check the latest official information for specific directions before visiting.
Best season
The shrine can be visited throughout the year; choosing a season with comfortable weather lets visitors enjoy the changing look of the grounds across the four seasons.
Map
36.0584, 136.2092 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Visit Asuwa Shrine in the Asuwa area of central Fukui City
- 2Take a close look at the shinmei-zukuri main hall
- 3Walk the grounds while reflecting on its history as a shikinaisha
- 4Learn about its historical standing as a former kensha
Did you know?
💡 The main hall is built in the shinmei-zukuri style, the same architectural lineage associated with Ise Grand Shrine. Characterized by plain, straight-lined wooden construction with little ornamentation, it reflects an ancient style of shrine architecture still visible today.
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