[2025 Shimoda Attraction] Travel Guide for Shirahama Shrine (Updated Jul)

Ikonahime Shrine (Shirahama Shrine) 〒415-0012 2740 Shirahama, Shimoda, Shizuoka About 15 minutes by car from Izukyu-Shimoda Station There is a parking lot reserved for the shrine, and it is free for the first hour. You can get to Shirahama Beach from the road next to the shrine. There is a torii gate on the rocks, and the water is incredibly clear, and since it was a sunny day, both the sky and the sea were incredibly beautiful. The white sand beach is also beautiful, and it's a relaxing and healing place. On the way back, we could see Mt. Fuji from the highway. #Shizuoka Prefecture #Shizuoka Tourism #Shirahama Beach

#EnjoyJapan Paradise 3 hours from Tokyo🌴😎 Emerald green sea as beautiful as Okinawa!! Introducing the power spot "Ikonahime Shrine (Shirahama Shrine)" next to "Shirahama Central Beach"!! The mysterious torii gate of "Ikonahime Shrine" commonly known as "Shirahama Shrine" enshrined in Shirahama⛩ The torii gate on the huge rock is a spectacular spot🫧 The shrine, which is also famous as a power spot, has benefits such as matchmaking, traffic safety, and safe childbirth🤍 The couple amulets and matchmaking amulets are cute🤍 I also received a very nice dragon goshuin 🐉 It is also the oldest shrine in Izu✨The Yakushi no Kashiwagi tree is over 2,000 years old, and in the cracks of the tree is a statue of Yakushi Nyorai, so please take a look😊 ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Recommended spot information📍Ikonahime Shrine (Shirahama Shrine) ✤Address: 2740 Shirahama, Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture✤Shrine office: 9:00-16:00✤Parking: Available✤Recommendations: The main shrine is of course a must-see, but the torii gate that sits on a large rock in the sea is a must-see spot⚠Caution: The rock is quite high, so barefoot is not recommended ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ #Power spot#Golden Week #Shizuoka #Izu #Higashiizu #Domestic travel #trip

#Spring0yenTrip Located along the beautiful coast of Shimoda, Izu, Ikonahime-no-Mikoto Shrine (also known as Shirahama Shrine) is the oldest shrine in Izu, said to have been founded about 2,400 years ago! It is a place surrounded by a sacred atmosphere where nature and myth intersect, and just visiting it feels like your soul is cleansed...♪ The vermilion main hall stands out against the green forest and blue sky, making it a truly "shining shrine"! Furthermore, once you leave the temple grounds, there is a scenic spot where you can see the entire Shirahama coast, and when you look out at the sea through the torii gate, a picture-postcard-like landscape spreads out before you. Early morning visits and sunset times are especially recommended! It is said to bring good luck in finding a partner and praying for safe childbirth, so it is no wonder that it is popular with couples and women. On the beach, there is also "Kimome Benten Island," where it is said that a god descended, and you can enjoy a little trekking. 📍Basic information (check the official website for the latest information) ✴︎Address: 2740 Shirahama, Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture ✴︎Access: Take a bus from Izukyu Shimoda Station for about 15 minutes and get off at "Shirahama Jinja-mae" bus stop ✴︎Admission: Free to visit ✴︎Opening hours: Free to enter the grounds (office open from 9:00 to 16:00) Experience the mysteries of Izu at this healing spot where nature and faith blend together♪

#1月好去地方2025 Located at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, Shirahama Shrine is the oldest shrine in the Izu area, with a history of more than 2,400 years. This shrine facing the Pacific Ocean is not only a local faith center, but also attracts countless travelers to make pilgrimages with its magnificent coastal scenery and quiet atmosphere. During this trip to Izu, I specially arranged a trip to Shirahama Shrine to experience this historic sacred place firsthand and immerse myself in the mysterious charm intertwined by the shrine and nature. ⛩️ The vermilion torii on the coast - a sacred gate connected to the Pacific Ocean The first sight when arriving at Shirahama Shrine was the vermilion torii standing on the beach. This torii faces the azure Pacific Ocean and connects with the skyline, creating a magnificent picture. Different from the Thousand Torii Gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, the Torii Gates here have a more open and free atmosphere, as if standing here, you can feel the sacred breath between heaven and earth. In front of the Torii is Shirahama Beach, which is one of the most famous beaches on the Izu Peninsula. In summer, it is always crowded with tourists who come to play in the water. In this relatively quiet season, the waves gently hit the shore, bringing waves of sound, making people feel the peace of mind instantly. 🌿 Walk through the ancient tree approach and step into the historical realm After walking through the torii gate on the seaside, climb up the stone steps and you will enter the main approach to the shrine. The approach to the shrine is lined with towering old trees, the most famous of which is the shrine's sacred tree - a thousand-year-old camphor tree. This giant tree, which is over 2,000 years old, has a twisted trunk and majestic appearance. It is regarded as a symbol of the gods and carries the long history and beliefs of Shirahama Shrine. It is said that if you gently place your hands on the tree trunk, you can feel the energy from the earth, which will purify and bless your body and mind. Many tourists will close their eyes here, pray quietly, and feel the spiritual energy brought by the thousand-year-old tree. 🏯 The main hall of the shrine - the intersection of history and faith Walk through the main approach to the shrine and arrive at the main hall of the shrine. This thousand-year-old building is built in a typical Japanese shrine style. The vermilion building contrasts with the verdant woods, full of ancient and solemn atmosphere. Shirahama Shrine mainly enshrines Mishima Okami, the guardian deity of the seven Izu islands, and Konohanasakiyahime-no-Mikoto, the "goddess of beauty" who is prayed for love luck. It is said that couples or singles who come here to worship can receive blessings of love, so it is also regarded as a local holy place of love energy. When I visited the shrine, I followed the traditional Japanese etiquette: first throwing money, then bowing twice, clapping twice, and finally bowing deeply again, and silently making a wish in my heart. At this moment, I felt my soul surrounded by the sacred atmosphere of this thousand-year-old shrine, and my heart became exceptionally peaceful. 🌊 Rock Sea Erosion Cave "Ebisu Cave" - ​​A mysterious natural wonder After leaving the main hall, continue along the path inside the shrine, and soon you will come to a hidden secret place - Ebisu Cave. This is a natural sea cave located on the coast. It is said to be the place where gods once descended and has a powerful spiritual energy. Standing on the rock, you can see the boundless Pacific Ocean in front of you, the sea breeze blows gently, and the waves hit the rocky shore, making a low echo. Here, you can not only feel the shock from nature, but also experience the sacredness of Shirahama Shrine being closely connected to the ocean. 💞Recommendation reason: A dialogue between the soul and nature Shirahama Shrine is not only the oldest shrine in Izu, but also a sacred place that combines history, faith and nature. From the vermilion torii gate on the coast, the thousand-year-old shrine, to the solemn main hall and the mysterious Ebisu Cave, every place makes people feel the tranquility and emotion of communicating with heaven and earth. If you like peaceful shrines, ancient trees full of spiritual energy, and magnificent coastal views, Shirahama Shrine is definitely a must-visit place on your trip to Izu! #Japan

#DomesticTravelRecord Shirahama Shrine in Shimoda City has a spectacular torii gate standing on a huge rock. The main shrine is surrounded by trees, and you can reach the torii gate by walking towards the sea from there. A spectacular spot where the red torii gate stands out against Shimoda's clear blue sea and blue sky! It is very popular in midsummer and there are so many tourists that you can't find a parking space, but it is recommended in midwinter, as there are no people at all. 📍Location: Address: 2740 Shirahama, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture Business hours: 9:00-17:00 Parking: Free for visitors for up to 30 minutes (6 cars) ⚠️Be careful as the waves are high where the torii gate is located and you will get soaked if a big wave comes #WinterTravel #Shimoda #ShrineTour

📘Beautiful beyond expectations! No filters are needed at all, and there are almost no tourists. It’s a place not to be missed by the niche audience! ! - 🪨First stop: Shilangqi 💧The southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula, with waves lapping at the cliffs, the endless Pacific Ocean, and shrines on the cliffs... 🚢The weather is nice and we can go to the seven islands of Izu. It’s so healing to enjoy the wind and listen to the sea! - 🪺Dragon Palace Cave 🌋It is said to be the filming location of Hayao Miyazaki's "Porco Rosso". The rock formations erupting from the submarine volcano are very shocking to see on site... 🚣🏽‍♂️There is also a deserted beach next door! - ⛩️Shirahama Shrine 📅The oldest shrine in Izu, 2400 years old… 🏄🏾‍♂️Not far away is Shirahama Coast, a surfing mecca! - 🛻The attractions are all free, and the distance between them is about ten or twenty minutes’ drive. It is recommended to drive there by yourself or charter a car! 🚌It is recommended to charter a car, there are also buses, but the intervals between each bus may be longer!

Shirahama Shrine in Shimoda, Minamiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture ⛩️ Right next to Shirahama Beach, one of Izu's best beaches This shrine was founded 2,400 years ago and is said to be the oldest shrine in Izu 🥸 There are many interesting spots in the precincts, including the "White Dragon Sacred Tree" and the "Yakushi no Kashiwamaki" tree, which is over 2,000 years old Continuing straight along the approach to the shrine, you will come to the main hall, where the wife of Mishima Daimyojin, "Ikonahime no Mikoto", is enshrined as the deity In addition, the wooden carvings, including the dragon carved into the main hall, are amazing...I was mesmerized by the fine detail and three-dimensional beauty 😳 And! The torii gates standing on Shirahama Beach, which are unique to this place, are spectacular! In summer, the mysterious contrast between the beach crowded with tourists and the torii gates with their solemn beauty was so beautiful that I couldn't help but press the shutter of my camera...✨ It's a luxury to be able to worship at this place that is integrated with the volcanic geopark of the Izu Peninsula😌 ※Unfortunately, it was raining...😅 Next time, I'd like to take a photo with the sunset -—————————————— [Access🚃🚌] 15 minutes by bus from Shimoda Station on the Izu Kyuko Line ※Take the Tokai Bus bound for Shirahama Get off at the Shirahama Shrine bus stop [Visiting hours🕰️] ※Gift office 9:00-16:00 -————————————— #Summer trip #Shizuoka Prefecture #Izu Peninsula #Izu trip #Minami Izu #Izu #Summer pilgrimage #Shimoda #Shirahama Shrine #Shirahama Beach #Sea Torii #Temple stamp #Stamp book #Temple stamp tour #Shrines and temples #Camera trip #SLR #Canoneoskissx9i #Traveling through history #Places where you can feel history #Geopark #I love traveling #Travel record #Cut-out world #Traveling Japan #Where should I go next? #Japan #Japantravel #Travel by train 2024

Ikonahime Shrine in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 The main deity is Ikonahime, the goddess of love, wisdom, and beauty. Her consort is Mishima Daimyojin. She is the same deity as the one enshrined at Mishima Taisha, the Ichinomiya of Izu Province. Mishima Daimyojin created the islands off the coast of Izu, and each island has its consort and child deities, and there is a place on the coast where you can worship from afar. There are not many Kawazu cherry blossoms🌸 in the grounds of Ikonahime Shrine, which is said to be the oldest shrine in Izu. You can also go to the main shrine and see the cherry blossoms there, so don't miss it! 👉 Points about Ikonahime Shrine 🌸The oldest shrine in Izu 🌸There is a path leading to the main shrine 🌸There is a remote worship site in the Izu Seven Islands ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Ikonahime Shrine ꕥAddress: 2740 Shirahama, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture ꕥAccess 🚉Shimoda Station → 🚌🚏Shirahama Shrine → Short walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Cherry Blossoms #Cherry Blossom Spots #Cherry Blossom Season #Izu #Shrine Tour

Ikonahime Shrine It is commonly known as Shirahama Shrine! The main deity is Ikonahime, the goddess of love, wisdom and beauty. The consort of Ikonahime is Mishima Daimyojin. The deity is the same as the deity of Mishima Taisha, the Ichinomiya of Izu Province. Cross the scarlet bridge to enter the sacred area! The worship hall is straight ahead, and the main hall is a further walk from there! The closer you get to the main hall, the more beautiful the light shines in, creating a wonderful atmosphere. It's definitely worth walking all the way to the main hall. And, don't forget to visit the Daimyojin Rock on Shirahama Beach. When you leave the shrine parking lot and head out onto the beach, you'll see white sand, huge rocks, scarlet torii gates and clear emerald green sea. You can see the Izu Seven Islands a little further away. It was Mishima Daimyojin who created the islands off the coast of Izu, and on each island there are queens and children, and this torii gate was built for distant worship. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ❥❥ Ikonahime no Mikoto Shrine 🚉Izukyu Shimoda Station → 🚌 11 minutes by bus →🚏Shirahama Shrine → 🚶‍♀️ A short walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼