Shinto shrine
Isasumi Jinja
伊佐須美神社（いさすみじんじゃ）
Aizumisato, Fukushima Prefecture
A shrine tied to the tradition of how Aizu got its name. It enshrines the two kami who gave birth to the land and the father and son kami who are said to have met in Aizu.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Izanagi no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto, Ōbiko no Mikoto and Takenunakawawake no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it began when Ōbiko no Mikoto and Takenunakawawake no Mikoto met in Aizu and worshipped Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto on Mt. Mikagura. The shrine passes down the history of how it moved through the mountains to its present site.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 伊佐須美神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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