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Iwa Shrine
〒582-0017 大阪府柏原市太平寺２丁目１９−１３
A shrine listed in the Engishiki (a 10th-century codex) located in Kawanishi City, Osaka Prefecture. It enshrines Princess Iwahime as its main deity. The shrine grounds feature a camphor tree designated as a Natural Monument by Osaka Prefecture, as well as the foundation stones of the eastern pagoda of Chishiki-ji Temple.
History
Records indicate that it was designated as an official shrine in February 867 CE (Jogan 9). It is listed as a minor shrine in the Engishiki. During the Edo period, it was worshipped as the tutelary deity of Taiheiji Village and was known as Kumano Gongen Shrine. In ancient times, a temple called Chishiki-ji stood on this site, and legend holds that Emperor Shomu and Empress Koken visited the area.
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What visitors say
Located on a hill at the southern end of Mount Ikoma, the shrine grounds feature a large camphor tree approximately 800 years old, offering a majestic landscape. Visitors must climb a steep staircase to reach the main hall, with a coin box installed beside the steps. The grounds also contain the foundation stones of Chishiki-ji Temple and information boards, creating an environment rich in historical atmosphere.
Opening hours
- Monday: 5:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 5:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 5:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 5:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 5:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 5:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 5:00 – 17:00
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