Shrines and temples in Ibaraki Prefecture

Sacred Shrines and Temples

Ibaraki Prefecture preserves a diverse range of spiritual sites, from the coastal Kamiiso-no-Torii gate at Oarai Isosaki Shrine to the mountain-bound temples of the Bando Kannon Pilgrimage. This collection includes Kasama Inari Shrine, one of Japan's three major Inari shrines, and Mito Tōshō-gū, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Visitors can explore architectural styles ranging from the Muromachi-period halls at Satake-ji to the Aiki-jinja, a shrine established by the founder of aikido.

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Tōshō-gū

Mito Tōshōgū is the memorial shrine of Tokugawa Ieyasu in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

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Oarai Isosaki Jinja Shrine

Oarai Isosaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ōarai City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. It has three torii gates leading into the ocean.

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神磯の鳥居

A iconic stone torii gate belonging to Oarai Isosaki Shrine, situated on a rocky reef in the Pacific Ocean. It is a notable site for viewing the sunrise.

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Kasama Inari Shrine

Kasama Inari Shrine is one of the three largest Inari Okami shrines in Japan, having been awarded the ancient court rank of Senior First…

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Bando No.24 Rakuho-ji Amabiki-kan-non

The 24th site of the Bando Pilgrimage, this Shingon temple is known for its Amabiki Kannon statue and the peacocks that roam the temple grounds.

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Bando No.28 Ryuu-sho-in

A Tendai Buddhist temple and the 28th station of the Bando Pilgrimage. The site features a main hall and Niomon gate designated as cultural properties.

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Bando No.25 Oomi-do

Located on the slopes of Mount Tsukuba, this Shingon temple serves as the 25th stop on the Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.

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Bando No.22 Satake-ji

The 22nd Bando Pilgrimage temple, featuring a main hall with a thatched roof built during the Muromachi period. It was the family temple of the Satake clan.

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Bando No.26 Kiyotaki-ji

The 26th station of the Bando Pilgrimage, this Shingon temple is located at the foot of Mount Tsukuba and is dedicated to the Thousand-Armed Kannon.

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法雲寺

A Rinzai sect temple in Tsuchiura characterized by its castle-like fortifications. It houses several nationally designated Important Cultural Properties and historical documents.

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大杉神社

Often called the 'Nikko of Hitachi,' this shrine is famous for its elaborate, colorful wood carvings and serves as the head of approximately 670 Osugi shrines.

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Aiki-jinja

The Iwama Dōjō is a dōjō built by the founder of aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, who lived there from 1942 until his death in 1969.

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Suzume-jinja

The guardian shrine of the former Koga domain, originally founded in the 9th century. It remains a central site for local festivals and Shinto traditions.