Izawanomiya

The rice-planting ceremony held annually on June 24 is designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan.
Together with Katori Shrine and Sumiyoshi Shrine, it is considered one of Japan's three major rice-planting festivals.
The rice planted is dedicated to Ise Jingu's Izawa Shrine, and it is said to have been held since the late Heian period.

Izawa Shrine is a separate shrine of Kotaijingu, one of the two main shrines at Ise Jingu.
Ise Jingu has 14 separate shrines, and Izawa Shrine is the only one located outside Ise Province.
The torii gate at the entrance is built in the Shinmei style, commonly seen at shrines affiliated with Ise Jingu.
To the right of the wooden torii gate stands the Sukuiya, a lodging for priests.

The shrine precincts are surrounded by deep, dimly lit groves, with a gravel path leading to the shrine.
The shrine building at the innermost part is constructed in the Shinmei style, similar to the inner shrine of Ise Jingu.
The roof features six katsuogi and inward-sloping chigi.
The building is surrounded by an outer and inner fence, each with a gate.
The shrine is built in the characteristic plain wood style of Shinmei architecture, with no carvings.