Overview
Rokuon Shrine stands in the Ninomiya area of Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Listed as a Shikinaisha in the Heian-era Engishiki shrine register, it holds the traditional rank of "Ninomiya" (second shrine) of former Tōtōmi Province, and its earlier official rank was gosha (village shrine).
Highlights
- ●Traditional rank of Ninomiya ("second shrine") of former Tōtōmi Province
- ●Listed as a Shikinaisha in the Engishiki shrine register
- ●Main hall built in the Hachiman-zukuri style
- ●Shrine crest featuring a sixteen-petal chrysanthemum
History
Until the close of the Edo period the shrine was known as Takane Myōjin-sha and enshrined the deity Takahikone-no-mikoto. Its listing as a Shikinaisha reflects a long-standing role in the province's shrine hierarchy, and it is remembered today as the "Ninomiya" (second shrine) of Tōtōmi Province.
Access
The shrine lies east-southeast of Iwata Station, south of the Yokosuka Kaidō road. Its northern side borders the temple Renpuku-ji.
Best season
The shrine can be visited throughout the year, with the grounds taking on a different atmosphere each season. Check official sources for visiting hours and any seasonal events before your trip.
Map
34.7088, 137.8586 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head east-southeast from Iwata Station toward the shrine
- 2Pass through the torii gate and pay your respects
- 3View the Hachiman-zukuri style main hall
- 4Stop by neighboring Renpuku-ji temple as well
Did you know?
💡 The shrine's crest is a sixteen-petal chrysanthemum, and its main hall is built in the Hachiman-zukuri architectural style.
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