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Izanagi Jingu

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Izanagi Jingu

伊弉諾神宮

Hyogo · Kansai

The chief shrine of former Awaji Province, dedicated to the creation deities Izanagi and Izanami, said to mark the mythological birthplace of Japan.

Why we picked it

Awaji's most historically significant shrine, often skipped in favor of the bridge and whirlpools.

Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.3· 6,800 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to enter; precinct open 24h. Paid extras only: guided special worship (語り部付特別参拝) from ¥3,300 for 1-5 people, plus goshuin/prayers at the shrine office (8:30-17:00). Parking free.
Website
kuniuminoshima.jp

Today

Open 24 hours¥3,300

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

shrinefolklorehistory

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