This is an interesting shrine. It's a small shrine nestled on the side of a mountain, and although the shrine office was closed that day, you can get the goshuin stamp yourself. However, there are stamps, and you have to stamp them yourself. Still, something made me happy. The firstfruits are at your disposal.
Ikaruga Shrine is located in Nara Prefecture and is one of the shrines deeply rooted in Japanese history and tradition. Ikaruga Shrine is said to have been built during the Asuka period and is one of the most important shrines associated with Japan's ancient history and mythology. Its sacred atmosphere and historical value impress visitors. The natural beauty of the surrounding area is also spectacular, and visitors are captivated by the changing scenery of each season. Ikaruga Shrine is a wonderful place to experience Japanese culture and history.
It was fun to get your own goshuin stamp.
It's about a 10-minute walk north of Horyuji Temple. At the information center of Horyuji Temple, the guide staff advised us, ``The area around Ikaruga Shrine is beautiful.''
Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Michizane Sugawara, is located on a hill overlooking a reservoir. He is the god of learning. As the guardian deity of the Demon Gate of Horyuji Temple, it was originally performed rituals at Horyuji Temple, but it seems that due to the Meiji era's ordinance separating Shinto and Buddhism, it was managed separately. The precincts were beautifully maintained, but there were no Shinto priests on duty, so the goshuin stamps were self-purchased. There was a set of goshuin stamps on a stand next to the main shrine, complete with stamps and a brush pen for writing the date.
Although it bears the name of the town of Ikaruga, it is a small shrine and there is no resident priest.
Anyway, Ikaruga Shrine is located at the demon gate of Horyuji Temple.
However, since it is a shrine that enshrines Lord Suga, its history is not that old, and I am curious about how Horyuji's demon gate was protected before Ikaruga Shrine was built.
Also...the goshuin stamps are placed next to the shrine, and each person can stamp them as they wish.
In any case, the way the visitors treat their goshuin stamps is too sloppy!
It's so messy and dirty that I don't think it's a place where you can receive proof of your visit to the gods.
As a Japanese person, I want to have good manners.
I walked from Horyu-ji Temple to Chuson-ji Temple and Ikaruga Shrine, and it was an easy walk with peaceful scenery. It's a small shrine, but you have to put a stamp on the goshuin book yourself and write the date. It was my first time (and maybe only here) to get a handmade goshuin, so I was very happy. It was a very impressive shrine.
