Iwakiyama Jinja

#822 among destinations in Japan

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Iwakiyama Shrine is a Shintō shrine in the city of Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Tsugaru Domain. All of Mount Iwaki is considered to be a portion of the shrine. ()

Local name: 岩木山神社 Established: 780 (1244 years ago)Coordinates: 40°36'58"N, 140°21'54"E

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AomoriJapan

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Iwakiyama Jinja – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hirosaki Castle, Ōmori Katsuyama Site, Mount Iwaki, Hirosaki City Museum.

5.2 miE
Scenic castle set among cherry trees
Hirosaki Castle, Hirosaki
134 min walk • Nestled in the northern reaches of Japan's main island, Hirosaki Castle stands as a proud testament to the region's feudal past. Located in the city of Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture, this historic structure is a must-visit for anyone interested in Japanese history or...
5.3 miE
Archaeological site
Ōmori Katsuyama Site, Hirosaki
135 min walk • The Ōmori Katsuyama Site is an archaeological site in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan that contains the ruins of a late Jōmon period settlement dating to approximately 2,000–1,500 BC. The remains were designated a National Historic Site in 2012 by the Japanese government.
4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Iwaki, Tsugaru Quasi-National Park
102 min walk • Mount Iwaki is a stratovolcano located in western Aomori Prefecture, Tohoku, Japan. It is also referred to as Tsugaru Fuji and less frequently, Okufuji due to its similar shape to Mount Fuji.
5.2 miE
Museum
Hirosaki City Museum, Hirosaki
133 min walk • Hirosaki City Museum opened in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan in 1977. It lies within Hirosaki Park, in the former grounds of Hirosaki Castle.
1.3 miW
Park
Iwaki Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park
34 min walk • Iwaki Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park is a Prefectural Natural Park in southwest Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1958, the park lies wholly within the municipality of Hirosaki.
5.8 miE
Universities and schools
Hirosaki Gakuin University, Hirosaki
149 min walk • Hirosaki Gakuin University is a private university at Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1886, and it was chartered as a university in 1971.
7.4 miNE
Town
Itayanagi
190 min walk • One of the main attractions in Itayanagi is the Hirosaki Castle, a stunning architectural masterpiece surrounded by lush cherry blossom trees. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, take a leisurely stroll through the serene gardens, and enjoy panoramic views of the...