Jul 21, 2016 - 1 min read

Taga-jinja Shrine in Izu-Taga

A quaint old neighbourhood shrine

By Peter Sidell

Community writer

The scenic shrine grounds

A cute little guardian lion

A little side shrine

Carving under the eaves

A sacred tree in the grounds

More intricately beautiful carving

One of several torii gates

One of the worship halls

This lantern is very, very old

The entrance from the street

If you're visiting the delightful small town of Izu-Taga close to Atami, possibly for its beach or for the Ikeda Masudo Art Museum, then you'll find that there's also a surprising number of attractive shrines and temples. Not far from the station, Taga-jinja is the town's main shrine, and is a pleasant spot to poke around: there's a peaceful atmosphere, several interesting statues and carvings, and austere but handsome worship halls and side shrines.

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