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At a Glance
Tradition traces Ikuta Jinja's founding to the 3rd century, making it one of Kobe's oldest shrines.
Battles from the Genpei War took place in the Ikuta forest behind the shrine. Two Noh plays, Ebira and Ikuta Atsumori, retell these battles and are performed annually at the shrine's Autumn Festival.
This shrine offers 4 different goshuin designs
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The divine spirits venerated at this sacred place
Fascinating facts about this place
Tradition traces Ikuta Jinja's founding to the 3rd century, making it one of Kobe's oldest shrines.
Battles from the Genpei War took place in the Ikuta forest behind the shrine. Two Noh plays, Ebira and Ikuta Atsumori, retell these battles and are performed annually at the shrine's Autumn Festival.
Ikuta Jinja is closely tied to Kobe's history and local festivals, showing its long role as a civic and religious center.
The shrine's goddess Wakahirume is the deity of fabric and weaving. Because threads are entwined together to make cloth, she's worshiped for bringing people together, making this a popular power spot for relationships.
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Chuo, Hyogo Prefecture
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