Located in the town of Kamakura, Ibaraki Prefecture's Tanda Murashi Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami, known as the god of rice and fertility. The shrine complex features traditional architecture with a distinctive thatched roof and a serene garden. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, including the sacred torii gate and the main hall housing the kami statue.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.2721217, 140.0936114
Visitor tip
To respect the shrine, remove your shoes before entering the main hall and participate in the traditional morning purification ritual, 'misogi,' by rinsing your hands and mouth.
Cultural notes
Tanda Murashi Shrine is associated with the mythology of rice and agriculture. During the annual harvest festival, 'tsukimi no sekai' (moon viewing), visitors can enjoy local specialties and participate in traditional games. The shrine's architecture reflects the historical period, with a distinctive roof style typical of Kamakura-period buildings.
Historical note
The shrine's origins date back to the Edo period (1603-1868), but its current structure was rebuilt in the Kamakura period (1185-1333).