Fukushima Prefectural Iwaki City's Futsuka-juku Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of rice, prosperity, and good fortune in Ibaraki Prefecture. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance as an important route stop on the famous Nakasendō path from Edo (modern-day Tokyo) to Kyoto. Built in 1864, the shrine boasts a unique blend of traditional and modern elements, with its five-story pagoda tower standing out among other structures.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Kami, of, Rice
- Coordinates
- 35.9350786, 139.7253329
Visitor tip
Visit Futsuka-juku Shrine during the spring cherry blossom season for a stunning display of blooming sakura trees along the Nakasendō path.
Cultural notes
The shrine is closely associated with the rice god, Inari Ōkami. Local legend tells of a miraculous rice harvest attributed to the deity's intervention.
Historical note
Built during the Meiji period, when the Nakasendō road was restored.