Izanagi Jingu Shrine

Awaji's first-ranked shrine, dedicated to Izanagi and Izanami, the gods who created Japan in the creation myth. A pair of camphor trees about 900 years old grows in the grounds.

Nearby

• Tomogashima Island ≈ 1 h by car
• Akashi Castle (Akashi Park) ≈ 1 h by car
• Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Maiko Marine Promenade) ≈ 1 h by car
• Naruto Whirlpools ≈ 1 h 10 min by car
• Kakurinji Temple ≈ 1 h 15 min by car

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there

Awaji Kotsu highway bus (Nishiura line) from Sannomiya BT or Kosoku Maiko to 'Izanagi Jingu-mae' (about 1 bus an hour)

Good to know

Grounds open at all hours, every day; shrine office 8:30-17:00

Time needed

45 min

Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info