Itakiso Shrine

Overview

Itakiso Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the Itakiso neighborhood of Wakayama city, Wakayama Prefecture, formerly known as Santo-gu. It is one of three shrines claiming the title of ichinomiya, the leading shrine, of former Kii Province.

Highlights

• ●A shrine with a long history claiming the title of ichinomiya of former Kii Province
• ●Listed as a Shikinaisha (Myojin Taisha) in the historical register of Kii Province shrines
• ●One of three shrines visited together in the traditional "Sansha Mairi" pilgrimage, alongside Hinokuma Jingu/Kunikakasu Jingu and Kamayama Shrine
• ●Formerly ranked as a Kanpei-chusha (mid-ranked imperial shrine) and now listed among the special shrines of the Association of Shinto Shrines

History

Itakiso Shrine, formerly known as Santo-gu, is an ancient shrine listed as a Shikinaisha (Myojin Taisha) among the shrines of former Kii Province. It is one of three shrines that claim the title of ichinomiya of Kii Province, and it formerly held the rank of Kanpei-chusha. Today it is listed among the special shrines (beppyo jinja) of the Association of Shinto Shrines. Visiting the three shrines of Hinokuma Jingu and Kunikakasu Jingu (together known as Hinomiya), Kamayama Shrine, and Itakiso Shrine, all located in Wakayama city, is known as the "Sansha Mairi" pilgrimage.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Pay a visit to Itakiso Shrine
2. 2Visit Hinokuma Jingu and Kunikakasu Jingu (Hinomiya)
3. 3Visit Kamayama Shrine
4. 4Complete the Sansha Mairi pilgrimage and learn about the history of Kii Province's ichinomiya shrines

Did you know?

💡 Itakiso Shrine is one of the three shrines traditionally visited together as the "Sansha Mairi," along with Hinokuma Jingu/Kunikakasu Jingu and Kamayama Shrine.

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