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HOME > Sanjo Tourism Guide > See & do > Shrines & Temples > Ikarashi Shrine

 The enshrined deity of Ikarashi shrine is the eighth prince of Emperor Suinin, Ikatarasihiko-no-mikoto. Ikatarasihiko-no-mikoto was appointed by Emperor Suinin to colonize the Koshi Province (old province of Japan, currently the Hokuriku region) of Japan, and henceforth began the cultivation of the Kubiki, Ueda (Minamiuonuma), and the Shitada region.
 It is foretold that his last days were spent in the region of Iida-Miyazawa, and that he was buried at Mizuru-no-oka. During the Edo period, this deity was quite popular amongst the people as he was also known as Jakuichi-ouji, a deity who brings smooth and safe child birth.

Where:	Ikarashi Shrine, Iida, Sanjo
Parking:	10 vehicles
Access:	Bus:	From Higashi-Sanjo station, take the "八木ヶ鼻温泉" (Yagigahana Onsen) bus to "下田中学校前" (Shitada Chugakko Mae) (Front of Shitada Junior High School). A 20min walk from there.
	Vehicle:	40min drive from the Sanjo-Tsubame Inter-Change (Hokuriku Expressway)
	map to location (in Japanese)
Inquiries:	Ikarashi Shrine Office Tel & Fax (0256) 46-4007