Overview
Ichinomiya Sengen Shrine is a Shintō shrine in the Takata neighborhood of Ichikawamisato, Nishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a candidate shrine (ronsha) for the Shikinaisha (Myōjin Taisha) listing and formerly held village-shrine rank. It is one of two shrines that vie for the title of ichinomiya of the former Kai Province.
Highlights
- ●Its standing as a candidate for the Shikinaisha (Myōjin Taisha) listing
- ●Being one of two shrines claiming to be ichinomiya of Kai Province
- ●A history of also being called "Ichinomiya Myōjin" and "Ichikawa Ichinomiya"
- ●Its site at the northwestern edge of the Nishiyatsushiro plateau
History
The shrine is a candidate (ronsha) for the Shikinaisha (Myōjin Taisha) listing and formerly held village-shrine rank. It is counted among the two shrines that claim the title of ichinomiya of the former Kai Province. In earlier times it was called simply "Ichinomiya," or "Ichinomiya Myōjin" or "Ichikawa Ichinomiya."
Access
It stands in Takata, Ichikawamisato, Yamanashi Prefecture, to the south of the Takata settlement. Visitors typically arrive by local public transport or car.
Best season
The shrine can be visited year-round, and its main festival is held annually on November 3.
Map
35.5542, 138.4902 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Walk the approach toward the shrine front
- 2Worship at the hall of worship
- 3Reflect on its claim to be ichinomiya of Kai Province
- 4Explore the precincts set on the Nishiyatsushiro plateau
Did you know?
💡 In earlier times the shrine was called simply "Ichinomiya."
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