City Assistance Rice Shrine, located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of rice goddess Inari Okami. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a main hall featuring a large wooden torii gate. Visitors can explore the shrine's grounds, which include several smaller shrines and shrines surrounding a pond. The city's residents often visit the shrine to pray for good fortune and blessings.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.8285267, 139.8840002
Visitor tip
For those praying for prosperity, it's customary to tie a yellow paper ribbon around the main torii gate. You can purchase these ribbons at the shrine's gift shop or nearby shops.
Cultural notes
The shrine hosts an annual Inari Matsuri festival in July, which features traditional music and dance performances. The festival honors the kami's patronage of agriculture and good harvests. Visitors may also notice the presence of several smaller shrines dedicated to other regional deities.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1640 during the Edo period, and its primary kami is Inari Okami.