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大串稲荷神社

Japanese Name大串稲荷神社
PrefectureIbaraki
ReligionShinto
Coordinates36.3357017, 140.5449149

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About this Shrine

Located in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Daisenryōhōjinsha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and agriculture. The shrine's architecture is typical of the rural Japanese style, with a honden and a haiden, and features a large torii gate at its entrance. Built in 1631 during the Edo period, the shrine has played an important role in the region's agricultural industry.

Cultural Significance

Daisenryōhōjinsha Shrine is associated with the mythology of rice cultivation and good harvests. During the Edo period, the shrine was also a center for the worship of the Hitachi domain family's patron deity.

Enshrined Deities

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

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Visit the shrine during the annual Autumn Leaves Festival (, Kyūjitsu Matsuri) to see the beautiful fall foliage and enjoy traditional local food and drink.

History

The shrine was established by the Hitachi domain family in 1631 to honor their patron deity, Daisenryōhōjinsha, a kami associated with good harvests and fertile land.

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