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Yoshiwara Benzaiten

吉原弁財天

Ibaraki

Located in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Yoshiwara Benzaiten is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Benzaiten, the goddess of prosperity, art, and music. The shrine is situated near the Hitachi River and is known for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture. Visitors can explore the shrine's main hall, which features an impressive bronze bell and a stunning torii gate.

Yoshiwara Jinja

吉原神社

Ibaraki

Yoshiwara Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, and was originally established in 1602 to commemorate the arrival of the Tokugawa shogunate at Edo (modern-day Tokyo). The shrine is famous for its beautiful garden and traditional architecture. Visitors can also explore the adjacent Yoshiwara Market Halls, a historic shopping district that dates back to the Edo period.

Yushima Tenmangū

湯島天満宮

Ibaraki · 文京区

Yushima Tenmangū, located in the city of Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. The shrine is dedicated to the god of learning, literature, and poetry, with its name literally translating to 'Island Shrine of the Heavenly Teacher'. Founded in 718 CE during the Asuka period, it was originally a small temple built for the goddess Yamatsumi, patron deity of education and wisdom. Over time, the shrine's focus shifted towards Tenman Okami, the Shinto god of literature, poetry, and knowledge. Yushima Tenmangū has played an important role in Japanese literary history, with numerous notable authors and poets visiting the shrine to seek inspiration and guidance.