Isagawa Shrine

is a Shinto shrine near Kasuga-taisha. It was built in 593 and is the oldest shrine in Nara. It is unique because it is dedicated to an Empress: Himetataraisuzu-hime, and her parents.

It is currently a Keigai-Massha of Ōmiwa Shrine.

The shrine has a festival held on June 16-18 called the Saegusa Festival. In the book  Yukio Mishima wrote a character as saying it was very beautiful.

 Enshrined Deity 
The following gods are worshipped at the shrine.

 The Divine Family 

 Center Shrine: Empress Himetataraisuzu-hime
 Left Shrine: Sai no Okami (Kotoshironushi/Ōmononushi), her father
 Right Shrine: , her mother

The two parents surround their daughter. This represents their care for her.

 Literary references 
In the book  by Yukio Mishima the character Honda said "I have never seen such a beautiful ritual." about the Saegusa festival of this shrine, Yukio Mishima

Gallery

 Main shrine 

 Awa Shrine 

 References 

Category:Shinto shrines
Category:Shinto shrines in Nara Prefecture
Category:Japanese royalty
Category:Kasuga shrines
Category:Setsumatsusha
Category:Shikinai Shōsha
Category:Shikinaisha in Yamato Province