Overview
Tsukiyomi Shrine stands in Kokubu-higashifure, Ashibe-cho, in the city of Iki, Nagasaki Prefecture. Known as a shrine connected to Tsukuyomi, the deity of the moon, it rests quietly in a calm corner of Iki Island. It makes a worthwhile stop when visiting Iki, set out in the Tsushima Strait.
Highlights
- ●A shrine connected to the moon deity Tsukuyomi
- ●A quiet sacred grove on Iki Island
- ●History of faith surrounding the Shikinaisha
- ●A calm setting in Kokubu-higashifure
History
Tachibana Mitsuyoshi assessed this shrine as an Engishiki-naisha (Myojin-taisha), but this is considered to be a mistake. As a shrine tied to the list of Shikinaisha of Iki Province, it still conveys the island's history of faith today.
Access
The shrine is located in Kokubu-higashifure, Ashibe-cho, in the city of Iki. As it lies on Iki Island, you cross to the island from the mainland by ferry or air. Check detailed routes on maps and official information.
Best season
The quiet grounds can be visited year-round, with spring to early summer, when the greenery is fresh, especially recommended. It is a place to savor a calm atmosphere at leisure.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Cross to Iki Island by ferry or air
- 2Head to Tsukiyomi Shrine in Kokubu-higashifure, Ashibe-cho
- 3Worship in the grounds connected to Tsukuyomi
- 4Also tour nearby nature and historic sites of Iki
Did you know?
💡 The fact that Tachibana Mitsuyoshi's assessment of the shrine as an Engishiki-naisha (Myojin-taisha) is regarded as an error makes for an intriguing tale in the shrine's history.
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