Located in the city of Katsuraga, Ibaraki Prefecture, Mibachidori Shrine is dedicated to the deity of good fortune and prosperity, Mibachi no Kami. The shrine is situated near a mountain pass and was originally built as an ancient torii gate that served as a tollgate for travelers.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Mibachi no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Mibachi no Kami
- Coordinates
- 36.0598512, 140.0648738
Visitor tip
Visitors can try local specialties like rice cakes and sake, which are believed to bring good luck and prosperity at the shrine's sake no seido, a sake brewery on the shrine grounds.
Cultural notes
Mibachidori Shrine is particularly famous for its 'Hanaire', a traditional Edo-period lantern festival held annually in November. The lanterns are adorned with prayers and wishes for good fortune and prosperity.
Historical note
The shrine's current structures date back to the Edo period (1603-1868), but its origins are rooted in the Edo region's traditional roads network.