Located in the heart of Hitachi Seaside Town, Hikarigaoka Eight-Sacred Shrine is a beautiful Shinto shrine that honors the kami of the eight-sacred path at Takasago, a mythical place where the sun rises and sets. The shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the god of rice, fertility, and prosperity, as well as other local deities such as Ryujin, the dragon god, and Fujin, the wind god.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Ryujin, Fujin
- Coordinates
- 36.3544198, 140.1808029
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight filters through the torii gates, illuminating the surrounding forest.
Cultural notes
As a major Inari Shrine, Hikarigaoka Eight-Sacred Shrine is known for its numerous shrines and smaller deities enshrined within its grounds. The shrine also hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the annual Autumn Leaves Festival and the New Year's Festival.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1643 during the Edo period.