Ichinoya-Yasaka-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Ichinoya-Yasaka-jinja is a small Shinto shrine in Tsukuba with a traditional wooden structure surrounded by tall trees. The grounds are quiet and well-maintained, with a modest main hall topped by a traditional roof featuring intricate woodwork.
The shrine was founded around the year 859 as a branch of the Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. Over the centuries, the grounds evolved, with artifacts from the Nanboku-chō period remaining on site from nearly 700 years ago.
The shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, an important Shinto deity invoked for protection from illness and safe travel. Visitors leave wishes on wooden plaques and purchase small charms to express their hopes and prayers.
The shrine is easy to reach by bus from Tsuchiura Station or by car, with parking nearby and gentle paths suitable for all ages. The surroundings are quiet, with good road access and a friendly, well-maintained area.
According to legend, the name Ichinoya comes from villagers shooting arrows at crows to protect their crops, with the first arrow directed at a crow called Ichinoya. The legend connects the shrine's name to ancient local customs, as crows were believed to bring good fortune.
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