Isaniwa Shrine

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The Isaniwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Matsuyama City. The exact date of the shrine’s founding is unclear, but the fact that it is included in the Engishiki Jinmyocho (a list of Shinto shrines compiled in the mid-Heian era) indicates that it is a very ancient shrine that has been in existence for at least 1,000 years. The shrine buildings that the visitor sees today are the result of rebuilding in 1667 on the orders of Matsudaira Sadanaga, the local daimyo. According to tradition, the rebuilding was undertaken in gratitude for the granting of a wish that Matsudaira might hit the target consistently during a yabusame horseback archery contest in Edo Castle. The new shrine buildings were modeled on those of the Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu Shrine in Kyoto.

Spot details

Address: Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Sakuradanichou 173 Map
Area: Matsuyama Area
Phone: 0899477447
Hours: [Conferment Office] 9:00-18:00 (Red seal is 9:00-17:00)
Closed: open everyday
Parking Lot: Available(60spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available (no barrier-free support)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Review

Interesting Shrine

Reviewed : 2018.10.25

A second cousin to the more popular shine it is worth walking up the long set of stairs to see the city below. This is an active shrine and you can expect to see worshipers here. Take a few...
Shrine near Dogo Onsen

Reviewed : 2017.12.06

The Shrine was situated near the Dogo Onsen Station, by walking up a flight of stone stairway to the hill top. A small one and we didnt tour in details.
Very worthwhile

Reviewed : 2016.12.24

Together with Ishitegi Temple a visit to Isaniwa Shrine is well worth it, not more than 700 meters from Dogo Onsen. The approach to the shrine is more daunting but easily doable, just take your time...