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Ikuta Shrine
〒650-0011 兵庫県神戸市中央区下山手通１丁目２−１
One of the representative shrines of Kobe, it is affectionately known locally as 'Ikuta-san'. Having recovered from disasters many times, it is revered as the 'God of Revival'.
History
It is said that the shrine originated when Empress Jingu, returning from her expedition to the Three Kingdoms of Korea, enshrined Himehi-no-Mikoto on Mount Fuyunoki following a divine oracle. During a great flood in 799 CE (Enryaku 18), when the shrine buildings tilted, the sacred object was carried on someone's back but could not move further in the Ikuta forest, so it was placed at the current site. In 806 CE (Daido 1), the imperial court granted 44 households of divine fiefdom (Kobe) to the shrine, making this area its domain; this event is the origin of the place name 'Kobe'.
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What visitors say
Located in the center of Sannomiya, this shrine offers a tranquil atmosphere away from the bustle of the city. The grounds feature the lush 'Ikuta Forest', and visitors can enjoy unique experiences such as 'water fortune-telling omikuji' where characters appear when soaked in water. Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) services are efficient, and the ema (votive plaques) are charming. Many worshippers visit for blessings related to matchmaking and career luck.
Opening hours
- Monday: 7:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 7:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 7:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 7:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 7:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 7:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 7:00 – 17:00
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
Hatsumode at Ikuta-san, the chief guardian shrine of Kobe, renowned for its power to bring couples together.
Ikuta-san, the chief guardian shrine of Kobe, enshrines Hiyoko-hime-no-mikoto. Popular as a deity of matchmaking, it attracts one of the largest numbers of visitors in Kobe during the New Year's first shrine visit.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Chief guardian shrine of Kobe
- ・Shrine for matchmaking
- ・Ikuta no Mori (Forest of Ikuta)
- April 15Ikuta-sai (Reisai / Annual Grand Festival)
Ikuta Shrine's largest festival. A Shinko-shiki (divine procession) called 'Miwatari' parades through the streets.
The largest festival of Ikuta Shrine, centered on the Reisai (annual grand festival) on April 15. In the Shinko-shiki (Miwatari-shiki / Divine Procession), a procession of the portable shrine and armored warriors parades through the streets of Kobe.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Reisai / Ushi-ha-hei-sai (Annual Grand Festival / Parishioner Offering Rite)
- ・Shinko-shiki (Miwatari / Divine Procession)
- ・Procession of armored warriors
- July 15Sento-sai (Thousand Lantern Festival)
A summer festival where countless lanterns are lit to pray for health and longevity.
Held on July 15 following the Nagoshi-no-Oharai (midsummer purification rite), this festival features the lighting of countless lanterns to pray for health and longevity.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Glowing lanterns
- ・Prayers for health and longevity
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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