Located in the scenic town of Hitachi Oda, Ibaraki Prefecture's Five-Post Horsewater Shrine (Gosokamisaki Hoshinesha) is a tranquil Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the kami Inari. Founded during the Nara period, this shrine honors the divine spirit believed to inhabit the horse water source, essential for local agriculture. The shrine's architecture reflects its Heian-era origins, with a vermilion torii gate and traditional hippon-style main hall.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 36.2679015, 140.1136486
Visitor tip
To experience the serene atmosphere of the shrine, visit at sunrise or sunset when the light illuminates the torii gate.
Cultural notes
As a site associated with Inari, the shrine observes the annual Inari Matsuri festival in July, where devotees carry ornate rice buns and lanterns to honor the kami. The shrine's architecture also features a unique hippon-style main hall, which is rare among Shinto shrines.
Historical note
Founded during the Nara period (710-794 CE),