Located in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Kogan-Do-ko Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice and fertility. The shrine's name 'Kogan-Do-ko' roughly translates to 'rice fields' or 'fields of abundance'. It is believed that the shrine was built to ensure a bountiful harvest and good fortune for farmers and fishermen in the region. Visitors can admire the shrine's traditional Japanese architecture, including a five-story pagoda, while exploring the surrounding rice paddies.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.7125321, 139.8129354
Visitor tip
Bring an offering of glutinous rice cakes or sake to show respect and gratitude at the shrine's main torii gate.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is also associated with the concept of 'tsukimi,' the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, where visitors would leave an empty bowl as an offering for the kami. At this shrine, visitors can participate in a special tea ceremony during autumn festivals.