Nakasa Jinja
📍 Ibaraki, Shirosato Town · 1484 Nakasa, Shirosato Town, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
This Nakasa Jinja is a guardian shrine that has long prayed for the peace of the local people. It is said to bring benefits for family safety, abundant harvests, and warding off evil and good fortune, and many people offer their prayers here. It stands in a quiet rural village, showing its deep-rooted presence in the community. The precincts are refreshing and offer peace to visitors. Its history is ancient, and evidence of its journey alongside the community can be seen everywhere. Located in a rich natural environment, a gentle flow of time prevails.
Benefits
Family safetyAbundant harvestWarding off evil and good fortune