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Ikushima Tarushima Shrine
長野県
Ancient Myojin Taisha where rivals Shingen and Kenshin both swore oaths — their pledges survive as National Treasures.
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400
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上田電鉄別所線下之郷駅から徒歩約3分
長野県上田市下之郷中池西701
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Shrine
Founded 400
1626 years
Enshrined Deity
生島大神
足島大神
Overview
A Myojin Taisha shrine listed in the Engishiki, enshrining Ikushima no Okami and Tarushima no Okami in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. These deities hold the unique divine status of 'Kuni no naka' (within the land), revered since antiquity as gods of the earth's life force and abundance. Takeda Shingen famously dedicated a written oath at the shrine in 1568 upon concluding the peace between Kai and …
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Origins
Ikushima Tarushima Shrine is believed to have been founded around the 4th century, and by 927 AD it was listed as a Myojin Taisha in the Engishiki, marking it as one of Japan's most ancient shrines. The two enshrined deities, Ikushima no Okami and Tarushima no Okami, are revered as the gods of the l…
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Uesugi Kenshin
Dragon of Echigo, God of War
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Kenshin also reportedly submitted a sworn oath at this shrine as part of the peace agreement with Shingen. Chosen as neutral sacred ground revered by both armies, the shrine's role as the site of their truce reveals how deeply both the Uesugi and Takeda clans respected the gods of Shinano.
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Takeda Shingen
Tiger of Kai — Furinkazan
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In 1568, Shingen swore an oath before the gods of Ikushima Tarushima Shrine as part of a peace agreement with Uesugi Kenshin. This written vow, the 'Oath of Ikushima Tarushima Shrine,' survives as a National Treasure, providing first-hand evidence of Shingen's faith and the terms of their truce.
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Hours
No stated time restriction for visiting the shrine grounds. Prayer reception hours are 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (last reception 3:30 PM).
Admission
Free to visit the shrine grounds.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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