Isonokami Jingu
The ancient armory of the Yamato court, guarded by sacred roosters.
One of the oldest shrines in Japan, Isonokami Jingu originally served as a storehouse for sacred weapons. Today it is famous for its peaceful atmosphere and the free-roaming sacred chickens.
神社歷史緣起
Isonokami Jingu is another contender for the oldest shrine, appearing prominently in mythology. It functioned as the spiritual and military armory for the Yamato court, storing weapons said to pacify the land. The shrine houses the famous 'Seven-Branched Sword' (Nanatsusaya-no-Tachi), a National Treasure gifted from ancient Korea (Baekje).
Until the Meiji period, similar to Omiwa Shrine, it had no main hall, worshipping a sacred restricted area instead. The current Main Hall was built in 1913.
御祭神
境內看點
The first thing visitors notice is the sound of cock-a-doodle-doo. About 30 sacred chickens (Totem of the dawn) roam freely around the grounds. They are considered divine messengers and are quite friendly.
The architecture is ancient and solemn. The shrine holds numerous National Treasures, mostly ancient swords and jewels, reflecting its history as a divine armory. Though you cannot see the Seven-Branched Sword usually, the atmosphere of ancient martial power is palpable.
重大祭典
The 'Furumatsuri' on October 15th features a procession of portable shrines. The 'Chinkon-sai' (Spirit Pacification Ceremony) on November 22nd is a mysterious ancient rite to revitalize the souls of the living, dating back to the Heian court.
護持贊助 Isonokami Jingu
您的參與將成為這座神聖殿堂傳承世代的重要力量。數位賽錢將全數運用於全日本各神社的文化保存與修繕維護。
奉納賽錢，代表您融入了全球崇敬日本精神傳統的社群，攜手守護數百年來代代相傳的珍貴文化遺產。