熊野神社

Japanese Name熊野神社
PrefectureIwate
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityIwate no kami
Coordinates39.6648495, 141.1321971

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Located in the heart of Tohoku, Iwate Prefecture's Hiraizumi City, Kojikawa-no-michi Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicated to the gods of nature and fertility. Its history dates back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE), making it one of Japan's oldest surviving shrines.

Cultural Significance

This shrine is closely associated with the legend of Iwate no kami, who is said to have descended from heaven and brought fertility to the land. The shrine's torii gate is adorned with natural materials such as wood and stone, reflecting its connection to the natural world.

Enshrined Deities

Iwate no kami Yatagarasu

Location

Spot an error?

This shrine data is sourced from OpenStreetMap. You can submit a correction or edit it on OpenStreetMap.

Shrine data © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database License.

Japanese Culture Network

Japanese Wood Joints

Ancient joinery techniques of Japanese master craftsmen

ShrinePuzzle

Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games

Kohibou

Japanese coffee culture — kissaten, third wave and brewing guides

E2Japan

Explore Japan's landmarks, shrines and hidden locations

The 725 Club

SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker

Spaceship Adventures

Hoshi no Isan — a Japanese-aesthetic space RPG in development

Japan In Pixels

A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027

CSSKitsune

Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts

Shinto Wisdom app icon
Free App · No Ads · Offline

Shinto Wisdom Daily Practice

by 10k Game Studio

Every day, one teaching. One moment of stillness.
Kanji, meaning, and a quiet reflection — rooted in the philosophy behind Japan's forests, seasons, and sacred silences.

結び Musubi 清め Harae 自然 Shizen 間 Ma 誠 Makoto + 45 more
Get it on Google Play