Located in the city of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Sengen Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of prosperity and good fortune. The shrine's name 'Sengen' means 'wellspring of blessings' in Japanese. It is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, with records dating back to 741 CE during the Nara period.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Mikage
- Kami enshrined
- Mikage, the, god, of, prosperity
- Coordinates
- 35.7738237, 139.8975676
Visitor tip
Visitors can purchase a charm called 'sai' at the shrine's gift shop, believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
Cultural notes
Sengen Shrine is famous for its beautiful autumn foliage. The shrine also hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the Sengen Matsuri in March, which honors the god of the spring equinox. According to Shinto mythology, this festival is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity.
Historical note
The shrine was established during the reign of Emperor Shomu, who built several shrines across Japan for his deity Amaterasu.