A–Z directory

一宮神社

Ichinomiya Shrine

Japanese Name一宮神社
English NameIchinomiya Shrine
PrefectureKochi
ReligionShinto
RankFormer Ichinomiya
Coordinates33.3712594, 132.7019329

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Ichinomiya Shrine is the former provincial shrine (ichinomiya) of Tosa Province, now Kochi Prefecture. As the highest-ranking shrine in the ancient province, it served as the spiritual center for the region and was closely tied to the provincial government during the Heian period.

Cultural Significance

The ichinomiya system was established during the Heian period as part of the imperial court's efforts to organize and rank provincial shrines, with each province having one designated ichinomiya that served as its spiritual headquarters.

Location

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

Quick Facts

  • Era: Heian period
  • Rank: Former Ichinomiya
  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

Visit during the New Year period to experience traditional hatsumode ceremonies alongside local worshippers.

History

Established as the premier shrine of Tosa Province during the ancient provincial system, Ichinomiya Shrine held the prestigious rank of ichinomiya, meaning it was the first shrine that provincial governors were required to visit when taking office. The shrine maintained its important status throughout the medieval period as a center of regional worship.

A-Z Creatures
Learn Japanese

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

Uptown Zero

Pixel art life sim MMO — start at zero, build your life

Book Fairy Tales

AI-powered educational stories for kids

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

Explore 297+ yōkai, oni, kami, and spirits — plus one of the largest English-language Shinto shrine directories on the web.

Explore
Popular Yokai
Popular Shrines

Content Warning: This website explores Japanese folklore and mythological beings—including yokai, oni, and other supernatural entities—that may be frightening to younger audiences or sensitive viewers. All material is presented for educational and cultural appreciation only. Viewer discretion is advised.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to preview content before sharing it with children. By continuing to use JapaneseMythicalCreatures.com, you acknowledge and accept this advisory.

Copyright © 2026 Japanese Mythical Creatures • All Rights Reserved.