Horie-in-yamano-no-kami-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and agriculture in Ibaraki Prefecture, but due to its location near Saitama Prefecture, it is often associated with Hachiman-gu, the god of war. The shrine's main hall was built during the Edo period (17th-18th century), and its design reflects traditional Japanese architecture. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds and experience rural tranquility. In the autumn season, visitors can see beautiful fall foliage.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman
- Coordinates
- 35.7875347, 139.3909396
Visitor tip
Bring comfortable shoes, as the shrine grounds are quite large and include a scenic walking trail. The best time to visit for fall foliage is usually late November.
Cultural notes
As a subsidiary shrine of Hachiman-gu, it is considered a place for seeking protection from illness and disease related to the military or war. Local legend also tells that the god of war appears in various forms at this shrine during times of conflict.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built as a local temple dedicated to Ryugu-no-kami in the 15th century but was later rebuilt as Hachiman-gu's secondary shrine during the Edo period.