住吉神社

Japanese Name住吉神社
PrefectureSaga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityInari Okami, Amaterasu Omikami
Coordinates33.0784061, 129.7824116

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

The Izumigahara Shrine in Saga Prefecture is dedicated to the god of harvest and prosperity, Inari Okami, as well as the Sun Goddess Amaterasu Omikami, known as Izumo Hachiman-gamae. The shrine's name, 住吉神社 (Izumigahara Shrine), refers to its location on the coast of the Izumigahara Bay. This Shinto shrine is a rare example of a shrine built in a traditional style during the Heian period.

Cultural Significance

The shrine is known for its unique architecture, which features a rectangular main hall with a distinctive tiled roof. According to local legend, the shrine's location on the coast was chosen by Inari Okami himself, who desired to watch over the sea. Visitors can participate in various festivals and rituals throughout the year, including the annual Izumigahara Shrine Festival, which celebrates the god of harvest.

Enshrined Deities

Inari Okami Amaterasu Omikami

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.

Browse shrines by prefecture

Jump to Shinto shrines across Japan — 108 prefectures in our directory.

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