Isonokami Shrine (石上神宮, Isonokami-jingū, also Isonokami-futsu-no-mitama-jinja (石上布都御魂神社), Furu-ōmyojin (布留大明神) etc.) is a Shinto shrine located in the hills of Furu in Tenri, Nara prefecture, Japan.[1] It is one of the oldest extant Shinto shrines in Japan and has housed several significant artifacts.
Isonokami shrine was highly regarded in the ancient era, and frequented by many members of the Imperial Family. It played a pivotal role in Japan's early history, especially during the 3rd to 5th centuries.
The shrine is at the northern end of the Yamanobe no michi, the oldest road in Japan.
^Ponsonby-Fane, Richard. (1964). Visiting Famous Shrines in Japan, pp. 287-299.
IsonokamiShrine (石上神宮, Isonokami-jingū, also Isonokami-futsu-no-mitama-jinja (石上布都御魂神社), Furu-ōmyojin (布留大明神) etc.) is a Shinto shrine located in the...
Mononobe no Toochine (物部十千根), known as the founder of the clan, was given IsonokamiShrine by Yamatohime-no-mikoto, the daughter of Emperor Suinin. He then began...
stomach. This magatama was presented to Suinin, who enshrined it at IsonokamiShrine, where it is said to presently reside. A similar practice is described...
Nara National Museum: No. 31, Map of the Precincts of Kanpei Taisha IsonokamiShrine Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine Ponsonby-Fane. Imperial...
kami (甕布都神). This sword is the main dedication (goshintai) kept at IsonokamiShrine. According to Iwao Ōwa [ja] in his Jinja to kodai ōken saishi (1989)...
Prefecture. Ise Shrine (伊勢神宮, Ise-jingū) in Ise, Mie Prefecture. IsonokamiShrine (石上神宮, Isonokami-jingū) in Tenri, Nara Prefecture. Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū (石清水八幡宮...
half of the fourth century, the Seven-Branched Swords found at the IsonokamiShrine (Nara Prefecture) are dated to 369 by their inscriptions. The seven-branched...
A Beppyo Shrine Beppyō Jinja (別表神社) is a category of Shinto shrine, as defined by the Association of Shinto Shrines. They are considered to be remarkable...
Moreover, many world heritage sites, such as the temple Tōdai-ji and Kasuga Shrine, exist in the capital city of Nara. JR West Yamatoji Line Kansai Line Manyo...
time period disputed), which Wa received from Baekje. Kept at the IsonokamiShrine. Kogarasu Maru ("Little Crow", 8th-12th century), a unique Japanese...
Kagami-tsukurinimasu Amateru-mitama Jinja (鏡作坐天照御魂神社) shrine as well as the iron sword excavated at IsonokamiShrine. These objects resemble the holy sword and mirror...
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