Love River Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of love and fertility. The shrine's main hall was built during the Edo period, with a traditional wooden roof adorned with curved tiles. Visitors can walk along the adjacent Love River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean, and admire the shrine's serene gardens. The shrine is famous for its beautiful cherry blossom trees, particularly the weeping cherry blossoms that line the riverbank.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 36.0957335, 140.2000576
Visitor tip
Try walking along the Love River at sunset for stunning views of the cherry blossom trees and serene gardens.
Cultural notes
The shrine is associated with the god Inari Okami, patron deity of fertility, prosperity, and love. During the spring equinox festival, the shrine holds a beautiful cherry blossom viewing event.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt during the Meiji period (1868-1912) after a fire damaged the main hall.