Overview
Iwatsutsukowake Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the town of Ishikawa, Ishikawa District, Fukushima Prefecture. It is an ancient shrine listed in the Engishiki (a shikinaisha) and is known as a prestigious shrine that claims the title of ichinomiya (first shrine) of Mutsu Province. It is recommended for those who wish to visit a place of long-standing faith.
Highlights
- ●A long history as a shikinaisha
- ●Claims the rank of ichinomiya of Mutsu Province
- ●Former shrine rank of gosha
- ●A place of faith enshrined in Ishikawa
History
The shrine is a shikinaisha, meaning it is recorded in the Engishiki, and its former rank was that of a gosha (district shrine). It claims to be the ichinomiya of Mutsu Province and is counted among the shikinaisha of that province.
Access
The shrine is located in the town of Ishikawa, Ishikawa District, Fukushima Prefecture. For the specific route to the shrine, please check maps or official information.
Best season
For a quiet visit, the seasons when the surrounding trees show their colors, or the calmer morning hours, are recommended.
Map
37.1450, 140.4510 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to Iwatsutsukowake Shrine in Ishikawa
- 2Offer a prayer within the shrine grounds
- 3Learn about its history as a shikinaisha and Mutsu ichinomiya
- 4Take a leisurely stroll around the town of Ishikawa
Did you know?
💡 The shrine claims the title of ichinomiya of Mutsu Province and appears in the list of shikinaisha of Mutsu Province, reflecting its long heritage.
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