Located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, three-leafed shrine (, san-sei-miya) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of various kami, including Ryujin and the local god of fertility, Sengen-taisha. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a tiled roof and vermillion torii gates. Three stones are embedded in the ground at the entrance, symbolizing the three sacred virtues of the Shinto faith: reverence, purity, and gratitude.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ryujin, Sengen-taisha
- Kami enshrined
- Ryujin, Sengen-taisha
- Coordinates
- 35.8050075, 140.5023508
Visitor tip
Visitors can purchase a charm called 'mikan', an orange-shaped amulet believed to bring good fortune and protection from evil spirits, for a small fee at the shrine's entrance.
Cultural notes
This shrine is particularly famous for its annual Sengen Taikai festival, which celebrates the local god of fertility with traditional dances, music, and offerings of sake and food. The shrine's torii gate is also adorned with offerings of oranges, a symbol of prosperity and good luck in Japanese culture.
Historical note
Founded during the Kamakura period (1185-1333),