Shinto shrine
Ise Jinja
伊勢神社（いせじんじゃ）
Kita Ward, Okayama, Okayama Prefecture
A shrine in Banchō, Kita Ward, Okayama, known locally by the familiar name "Isemiya". It enshrines two kami, Amaterasu Sumeōkami and Toyouke no Ōkami, as its main kami.
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: Amaterasu Sumeōkami, Toyouke no Ōkami
History and things to know
According to its history, it is said to be a Moto-Ise shrine founded by the imperial princess Toyosukiirihime no Mikoto in the reign of Emperor Sujin, and it is regarded as a shikinaisha. From the Azuchi-Momoyama period it was deeply revered by both the Ukita and the Ikeda lords, and the procession in which Ukita Hideie prayed for victory before going to war in Bunroku 1 has been handed down in its rites as a sacred ritual.
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)
- 伊勢神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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