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Sawahabochi Shrine
〒319-1702 茨城県北茨城市大津町１５３２
A shinaichisha (minor shrine listed in the Engishiki) located on Karatoki Mountain in Otsu Town, Ibaraki City. It is known as a guardian deity of maritime traffic. Its boat festival, held once every five years, is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
History
According to shrine tradition, Emperor Yamato Takeru enshrined a deity on Mount Sawahabo after receiving divine guidance to protect his ship from drifting against the waves during his eastern expedition. Later revered as a guardian of maritime traffic, the shrine was called 'Karatoki no Miya' (Palace of Those Who Returned from Tang China) due to instances of people returning from foreign lands. It was classified as a koshaya (village shrine) in 1869 (Meiji 2), then as a sonsha (village shrine) in 1871 (Meiji 4), before being restored to koshaya status in 1880 (Meiji 13).
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What visitors say
Located on a hill in a residential area of a port town, the parking lot offers panoramic views of the sea. While visitors must climb stairs from the torii gate to worship, the grounds are surprisingly spacious with impressive shrine buildings. Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) and kami-tama (sacred beads) are available. Visiting on a clear day provides a pleasant worship experience.
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 16:00
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