Hatsuse Daijingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, agriculture, and fertility, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional style of the region, with a distinctive curved roof and wooden gate. Visitors can participate in various festivals throughout the year, including the Spring Rice Festival and the Autumn Leaves Festival.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Otohime
- Kami enshrined
- Otohime
- Coordinates
- 35.7120483, 139.9923816
Visitor tip
To fully experience the shrine's tranquility, visit during the early morning hours when the sun rises over the rice fields.
Cultural notes
Hatsuse Daijingu Shrine is also famous for its beautiful garden, which features a variety of traditional Japanese plants and flowers. According to local legend, the shrine is home to the 'rice-throwing' god, a deity believed to grant fertility to the land.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1605 by the Tokugawa shogunate to promote agriculture and fertility.