Inawashiro Jinja

Inawashiro Jinja is a shrine situated in Inawashiro Town, commanding a beautiful view of Lake Inawashiro. The place name Mineyama carries historic charm and testifies to this land being revered as sacred since ancient times. As Inawashiro flourished as a strategic point in the Aizu region with many travelers passing through, the shrine has long been visited by worshippers praying for safe travels and prosperous commerce. The shrine also receives devoted faith as a water deity, with gratitude for the blessings of Lake Inawashiro. The sacred grounds, surrounded by Bandai Mountain and Lake Inawashiro, representative natural features of Aizu, offer beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. This is a symbolic shrine of Inawashiro Town, having walked alongside the region's development.