Isaniwa Shrine
伊佐爾波神社
A vermilion Hachiman shrine on stone steps beside Dogo Onsen. Its sanctuary, built in 1667, is one of only three Hachiman-zukuri structures in Japan.
Isaniwa Shrine was donated by Matsudaira Sadanaga, lord of Matsuyama. Its main hall uses the 'Hachiman-zukuri' style, of which only three examples remain in Japan. Vermilion galleries surround the main sanctuary, which is designated an Important Cultural Property.
From the Dogo Honkan it is about a 5-minute walk to the approach, which climbs roughly 135 stone steps, with views back over the Dogo hot spring streets. Inside hang Edo-period sangaku, mathematical problem tablets.
Entry is free. During the autumn festival in October, portable shrines (mikoshi) clash fiercely in front of the shrine, making for a lively spectacle.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Shiki Memorial Museum
- Dogo Onsen Honkan
- Dogo Haikara-dori & Botchan Karakuri Clock
- Dogo Park & Yuzuki Castle Ruins
- Botchan Train
- Dogo Onsen Asuka-no-Yu
- Ishite-ji
- Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum