Yaizu Shrine

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The Yaizu Shrine (焼津神社, Yaizu Jinja^?), also called Irie Daimyōjin (入江大明神, Irie Daimyōjin^?), is a Shinto shrine in Yaizu, Shizuoka, Japan.

Contents 1 Enshrined deities 2 History and Legend 3 Festivals 4 See also 5 References

[edit] Enshrined deities

• Yamatotakeru
• Kibi no Takehiko
• Otomo no Takehi
• Nanatsukahagi

[edit] History and Legend

According to Suruga-no-Kuni Fudoki, the Yaizu Shrine was established in 409. Yamatotakeru was trapped and almost burnt to death when he was on a journey around Yaizu. However, he succeeded in escaping from the fire by swinging the magical Kusanagi Sword. To memorize this event, the shrine was built.

[edit] Festivals

• Aramatsuri (annually on August 12 - 13)

[edit] See also

• Atsuta Shrine

[edit] References

• Shizuokaken Kyōdokenkyūkai, Shizuokaken Jinja Shi, 1980