Shinto shrine
Isonokami Jingū
石上神宮（いそのかみじんぐう）
Tenri, Nara Prefecture
A shrine in Furu, Tenri, Nara Prefecture, regarded as one of the oldest in Japan. Its chief enshrined kami are three, beginning with Futsunomitama no Ōkami, associated with a sacred sword, and they are revered together as Isonokami Ōkami.
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: Futsunomitama no Ōkami, Furunomitama no Ōkami and Futsushimitama no Ōkami (together called Isonokami Ōkami; also enshrined: Umashimaji no Mikoto, Inishiki no Mikoto, Emperor Shirakawa and Ichikawaomi no Mikoto)
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it began when the kami was enshrined at the Takaniwa of Isonokami Furu in the 7th year of Emperor Sujin, and it has long been revered as the chief clan shrine of the Mononobe clan. Originally there was no main sanctuary, and the forbidden ground behind the worship hall was called the Gohonchi, but excavation was carried out in Meiji 7 and a main sanctuary was built in Taishō 2. The worship hall, a National Treasure, is said to be the Shinkaden of the imperial palace, donated to the shrine.
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)
- 石上神宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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