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Iwaya Shrine
明石市材木町８−１０
Located in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, this shrine is known for the 'Oshataka Festival,' a maritime ritual. As an ancient grand shrine of the Eastern Harima region, it has also been revered as the tutelary deity of Akashi Castle.
Enshrined deities
Izanagi & Izanami, Amaterasu Omikami, Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, Kotoshironushi-no-Kami (Ebisu), Susanoo-no-Mikoto
History
It is said to have been founded in the 13th year of Emperor Seimu's reign when the deity was enshrined from Iwaya on Awaji Island. In the 8th year of the Bunsei era (1825 CE), records note that a branch deity from Awaji Ishiya Shrine was transferred to Akashi Iwaya Shrine. In the 12th year of the Meiji era (1879 CE), it was designated as a prefectural shrine. The shrine buildings were destroyed in the Akashi air raid of the 20th year of the Showa era (1945 CE) but were rebuilt in the 29th year of the Showa era (1954 CE).
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Blessings
It is believed to grant blessings for family safety, business prosperity, attracting good fortune, dispelling misfortune, and matchmaking.
What visitors say
The grounds are close to the sea and not very large, but the shrine is characterized by its impressive buildings, including a worship hall and an open approach path facing the ocean. In summer, traditional maritime rituals are held to pray for safety at sea and a bountiful catch. The surrounding area faces the sea, and Awaji Island can be seen from the shrine grounds.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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