Meta-ostoku-bari Ina-ha Shinto shrine in the Ibaraki prefecture, Japan is dedicated to the deities of rice and water. The shrine was originally a small temple established during the Edo period. Over time, it has been rebuilt and expanded into its current form.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ina-no-Tsukaya, Oshisato no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Ina-no-Tsukaya, Oshisato no Kami
- Coordinates
- 35.7544239, 139.7910803
Visitor tip
Visit Meta-ostoku-bari Ina-ha Shrine's adjacent rice paddy to experience traditional farming practices.
Cultural notes
This shrine is associated with the deity of rice, known as Ina-no-Tsukaya, and the god of water, known as Oshisato no Kami. Visitors can participate in the annual harvest festival held in autumn, which celebrates the bounty of the rice crop.
Historical note
The shrine was built during the Edo period (1603-1868).