Isaniwa Shrine, Matsuyama

Name: Isaniwa Shrine
Address: 173 Sakuradanicho, Matsuyama, 790-0838, Japan
Telephone: +81 89-947-7447

#9 among attractions in Matsuyama

Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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Isaniwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Enshrined are Emperor Chūai, Empress Jingū, and Emperor Ōjin. A number of its buildings and treasures have been designated Important Cultural Properties. ()

Local name: 伊佐爾波神社 Coordinates: 33°51'3"N, 132°47'20"E

Address

173 SakuradanichoMatsuyama 790-0838 Japan

Contact

+81 89-947-7447

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Isaniwa Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ishite-ji, Dōgo Onsen, Yuzuki Castle, Shiki Memorial Museum.

0.5 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ishite-ji, Matsuyama
13 min walk • Ishite-ji is a Shingon temple in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is Temple 51 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. Its name means Stone Hand Temple. Seven of its structures have been designated National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties.
~1040 ftNW
Nature, Hot springs, Historical place
Dōgo Onsen, Matsuyama
6 min walk • Dōgo Onsen is a hot spring in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan.
~1130 ftSW
Medieval castle ruins and excavation site
Yuzuki Castle, Matsuyama
6 min walk • Yuzuki-jō is a former Japanese castle near Dōgo Onsen in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. The Kōno clan ruled Iyo Province from Yuzuki from the fourteenth century.
~710 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Shiki Memorial Museum, Matsuyama
4 min walk • The Matsuyama City Shiki Memorial Museum is a museum devoted mainly to the life and work of Japanese writer Masaoka Shiki, who was born and raised in Matsuyama.
1.1 miSW
Aerial tramway
Matsuyamajō Ropeway, Matsuyama
28 min walk • The Matsuyamajō Ropeway is a Japanese aerial lift line in Matsuyama, Ehime, operated by the city government. Opened in 1955, the line goes to Matsuyama Castle on Mount Katsuyama. The former cabins were famous for being decorated like Edo period litter vehicles. There is also a chairlift line parallel to and beside the tramway.
~710 ftSW
Museum
Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum, Matsuyama
4 min walk • Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum or Sakano-ueno-kumo Museum is a museum located in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, and inspired by the novel Saka no ue no kumo, written by Ryōtarō Shiba. Matsuyama City leads community development mainly with this museum. The museum was constructed by Tadao Ando.
~470 ftNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Hōgon-ji, Matsuyama
3 min walk • Hōgon-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Ji sect in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan. It is famed as the birthplace of the Buddhist sage Ippen, who founded the Ji sect as an offshoot of the Jōdo sect in 1276.
1.5 miSW
33°50'9"N • 132°46'8"E
Yin tian jieGET, Matsuyama
40 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miW
Science museum, Universities and schools
Ehime University, Matsuyama
27 min walk • Ehime University is a Japanese national university in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The university has one of the largest student populations in the Shikoku region.
1.2 miW
Universities and schools
Matsuyama Junior College, Matsuyama
31 min walk • Matsuyama Junior College is a private junior college in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan. It was established in 1952, and is now attached to Matsuyama University.
1.2 miW
Universities and schools
Matsuyama University, Matsuyama
31 min walk • Matsuyama University is a private university in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1923, and it was chartered as a university in 1949. The present name was adopted in 1989.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Isaniwa Shrine open?

Isaniwa Shrine is open:

Monday 6 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Isaniwa Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Hōgon-ji, Matsuyama (3 min walk), Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum, Matsuyama (4 min walk), Shiki Memorial Museum, Matsuyama (4 min walk), Dōgo Onsen, Matsuyama (6 min walk).

How to get to Isaniwa Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Isaniwa Shrine:

Tram

Dogo Hot Springs • Lines: 3, 5 (6 min walk)
Minamimachi • Lines: 3, 5 (15 min walk)

Bus

一番町一 • Lines: 92;[南] (27 min walk)
松山商業前 • Lines: 92;[南] (29 min walk)