Ienoko Hachiman Shrine [Chiba]

【Ienoko Hachiman Shrine Summary】

Ienoko Hachiman Shrine was founded in 1337 (Enbun 2). Princess Kezo, daughter of Prince Morinaga, son of Emperor Go-Daigo, journeyed to Kamakura mourning her father who had been imprisoned and killed there. On her return, she lost her way and arrived at this place, Ienoko. The princess built a residence here, calling it the “Kamakura Imperial Residence,” and mourned her father’s soul. Later, this place came to be regarded as a representation of Kamakura. A branch spirit of Hondawake no Mikoto, the deity enshrined at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, was invited and enshrined on the mountainside. This marked the beginning of the shrine. One of the retainers who served Princess Kezo at the time, Yoshimori Nakajima, settled in Ienoko and became a shrine priest. It seems his descendants inherited this role, and the Nakajima family has served as the chief priests of the shrine for generations.

The enshrined deity is Prince Hondawake (Emperor Ōjin).

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine [Kanagawa]

【Ienoko Hachiman Shrine worshipper’s path】

Immediately after the torii gate, stairs begin, but the climb is relatively gentle.

【Ienoko Hachiman Shrine worship hall】

It is said to have been rebuilt after being destroyed by a storm in 1902.

【Ienoko Hachiman Shrine Inside the worship hall】

When the chief priest is present, you may enter the worship hall and kneel before the sacred object to pay your respects.

【Ienoko Hachiman Shrine GOSHUIN】

There is no shrine office; goshuin stamps, omamori charms, and shrine talismans are obtained inside the worship hall.

Many shrines are managed concurrently or by proxy, and you can obtain goshuin stamps here for the nearby scattered shrines: Yamada Kifune Shrine, Miyatani Hachiman Shrine, Yōanji Mitake Shrine, Hotoshima Kumano Shrine, Kumano Shrine of Kume, and Takeya Shrine.

【Ienoko Hachiman Shrine Nearby attractions】

Namikiri Fudō-in Temple,Tama Shrine,Togane Hiyoshi Shrine

Namikiri Fudōin Temple [Chiba]

Tama Shrine [Chiba]

Togane Hiyoshi Shrine [Chiba]

【Ienoko Hachiman Shrine Access】

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