Overview
Inasa Shrine is a Shinto shrine enshrined in Shiroishi Town, Kishima District, Saga Prefecture. It is identified with the Inasao-no-kami mentioned in the national histories (a kokushi-genzaisha), and its former shrine rank was prefectural shrine. The temple Inasasan Taihei-ji was once established on this site, and many traces of the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism remain.
Highlights
- ●A Shinto shrine enshrined in Shiroishi Town, Kishima District, Saga Prefecture
- ●Identified with the Inasao-no-kami cited in the national histories (kokushi-genzaisha)
- ●Former shrine rank of prefectural shrine
- ●Precincts preserving many traces of Shinto-Buddhist syncretism
History
Inasa Shrine is an old shrine identified with the Inasao-no-kami named in the national histories, a kokushi-genzaisha, and its former rank was that of prefectural shrine. The temple Inasasan Taihei-ji was once founded on this site, and many traces of the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism remain. The main hall shows architecture in the East Asian hip-and-gable roof style.
Access
The shrine is located in Shiroishi Town, Kishima District, Saga Prefecture.
Best season
The precinct can be visited year-round, offering the distinct atmosphere of each of the four seasons.
Map
33.1631, 130.1007 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Enter the precinct of Inasa Shrine, enshrined in Shiroishi Town
- 2Pay respects at the hall identified with the Inasao-no-kami of the national histories
- 3Trace the remaining marks of Shinto-Buddhist syncretism on the site where Inasasan Taihei-ji was founded
- 4View the main hall built in the hip-and-gable roof style
Did you know?
💡 The precinct retains many traces of Shinto-Buddhist syncretism tied to the temple Inasasan Taihei-ji once founded here.
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