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Hitachi-kuni Sosha-gu
〒315-0016 茨城県石岡市総社２丁目８−１
This is a Sosha (head shrine) that enshrines the principal deities of the nation together, granting a wide range of divine blessings.
Enshrined deities
Izanagi & Izanami, Ninigi-no-Mikoto, Okuninushi-no-Okami
History
It is considered one of the oldest Sosha shrines, established during Emperor Shomu's Tenpyo era by imperial decree to invite and jointly enshrine six heavenly and earthly deities across six provinces within the country. During the medieval period, it received offerings from the Kamakura shogunate, and in the Sengoku period, it garnered reverence from military families. In the Meiji era, it was elevated to a Koshya (village shrine) and subsequently to a Kensha (prefectural shrine).
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Blessings
It offers a broad spectrum of divine blessings, including family safety, abundant harvests, and traffic safety.
What visitors say
Located within walking distance of JR Ishioka Station, the shrine is surrounded by lush nature and features a sprawling Shinmori (sacred forest). The historic grounds boast a distinctive atmosphere with a thatched-roof Suishin-mon (gate for accompanying spirits) and a large Haiden (worship hall). Notable attractions include Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) and Ema (wooden votive plaques) featuring illustrations by Tezuka Osamu, as well as the waist-resting stone associated with Yamato Takeru.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
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