＜Izumi Anashi Shrine＞A Historic and Prestigious Shrine Enshrining the Deity of Marriage｜Sakai,Senshu,MinamikawachiFor recommended sightseeing and leisure spots inTabiiro

A Historic and Prestigious Shrine Enshrining the Deity of Marriage

"Izumi Anashi Shrine" is approximately a 16-minute walk from JR Izumifuchu Station. The deities enshrined here are "Amenooshihomimi-no-Mikoto" and "Takuhata Chijihime no Mikoto," the gods of marriage, and they are said to bring blessings for love fulfillment, marital harmony, and a good marriage. There are many valuable treasures, including approximately 80 wooden statues of important cultural properties. The shrine grounds are a sacred forest, and the sacred camphor tree is designated as a natural monument of Izumiotsu City. You will also be given an amulet containing pieces of its bark.

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A Rare Shrine in Japan with Two Torii Gates

In front of the shrine's main hall, which is surrounded by a sacred forest, there are two torii gates placed in a formation that is rare throughout Japan. The main sanctuary enshrines a divine couple: "Ame-no-Oshihomimi-no-Mikoto", the god of agriculture, and "Takuhata Chijihime-no-Mikoto", the goddess of weaving. In Izumiotsu City, known for its flourishing textile industry, "Takuhata Chijihime-no-Mikoto" is especially worshiped as the deity of textiles.

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A Sacred Camphor Tree Estimated to Be 600 Years Old

The sacred camphor tree, which is about 600 years old, is located in the sacred forest of large trees, "Anashi no Mori." It was thought that the tree would be destroyed by a typhoon, but it sprouted and grew from the part that was connected to the earth, and continues to live on as a powerful symbol of the shrine. Let’s go see it full of vitality.

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An Amulet That Supports Your Wishes

Inspired by the power of the sacred tree, there are amulets containing bits of camphor tree bark, which are filled with wishes for good health and healing from illness. It is said that the "Five Great Power Stone Guardian" will grant you longevity, financial strength, etc. if you pick up three pebbles with the letters "Five," "Dai," and "Power" written on them and place them in your amulet bag.

01. The god of textiles is enshrined, and cute sheep are placed here and there in the shrine grounds
02. The "Iinoyama Shinto Ritual," where a mountain of rice with a history of over 1,000 years is impressive
03. In the past, it carried a mikoshi that enshrined a sacred object. "Cobblestone Taiko Bridge" that was crossed by

Izumi Anashi Shrine

Address: 1-1-1 Toyonaka Town, Izumiotsu City, Osaka
Access: [Car] Approximately 8 minutes from Hanshin Expressway No. 4 Wangan Line Sukematsu IC [Train] Approximately a 16-minute walk from Izumifuchu Station on the JR Hanwa Line, approximately a 23-minute walk from Izumiotsu Station on the Nankai Electric Railway Nankai Main Line
Official Website: https://izumi.anashi-jinja.com/
TEL: +81-725-32-2610Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro".
FAX: +81-725-33-8824
Business hours: Office: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. *Open 24 Hours for Visiting
Regular Holiday: Open all-year-round
Parking: 8 spaces
Event information: ■ January 1st: Saitan Festival
■ January 9th: Yoi Ebisu Festival
■ January 10th: Hon Ebisu Festival
■ January 11th: Zanpuku Festival
■ January 15th: Tondo-yaki (Fire Festival)
■ February 3rd: Setsubun, Yakuyoke Kigan-sai (Festival for Warding Off Evil Spirits)
■ April 5th: Spring Grand Festival
■ June 30th: Nagoshi no Harae (Summer Purification Ritual)
■ July 15th: Natsunomiya-sai (Summer Grand Festival)
■ October: Autumn Grand Festival *Held the day before Sports Day
■ November 1st: Takuhata Festival
■ December 15th: Fuyunomiya-sai (Winter Grand Festival)