Kanpou Jinja

📍 Ibaraki, Hitachi-shi Miyata-cho 5-1-1 · Hitachi

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Kanpou Jinja is a remarkable shrine situated on a high plateau in Hitachi with an outstanding view! With its wonderful location commanding a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, it has since ancient times gathered the faith of people wishing for maritime safety and abundant catches. In spring, magnificent cherry blossoms bloom in profusion, and it is also beloved as the venue for the "Hitachi Cherry Blossom Festival." Revered as a mountain deity, it is also a shrine that cultivates gratitude for the blessings of nature. The spectacular view from the grounds greatly soothes the hearts of visitors and makes them truly feel the greatness of the divine. A shrine truly symbolic of Hitachi, blessed by the gifts of both sea and mountain.

Benefits

maritime safetyabundant catchesblessings of naturegood fortune and prosperityhousehold safetyfulfillment of wishesprotection from misfortune

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