Ikuta Shrine
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Ikuta Shrine (生田神社, Ikuta-jinja) is a Shinto shrine in the Chūō Ward of Kobe, Japan, and is possibly among the oldest shrines in the country.
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Ikuta Shrine 生田神社 | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Shinto |
Deity | Wakahiru-me |
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Location | 1-2-1 Shimoyamate-dōri, Chūō-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo prefecture |
Geographic coordinates | 34°41′42″N 135°11′26″E |
Architecture | |
Founder | Empress Jingū |
Date established | 3rd century |
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It was founded by Empress Jingu when she returned from the Three Han (三韓, Korea) campaign.[1][2]
She was nearly shipwrecked but managed to survive thanks to praying to Watatsumi, and she made the shrine to honor him.[2] Ikasuri Shrine and Watatsumi Shrine were both also made at the same time by the Empress.[2]