Chikatsu-jinja, shrine in Daigo, Ibaraki
Chikatsu-jinja is a shrine featuring classic wooden structures with traditional architecture, located in the quiet town of Daigo in Ibaraki. The grounds include well-maintained stone paths, lanterns lining the walkways, and old trees that provide shade over the sacred space.
The shrine traces its origins back many centuries and is part of a group of three shrines known as Kintsu Sansha, which have held significance for local people across generations. It has endured storms, wars, and changes in governance while serving as a gathering place for festivals and ceremonies honoring the deities.
The shrine holds deep meaning for the Daigo community, especially during the spring Naka-taue festival when traditional dances and rice-planting ceremonies take place. Visitors can witness colorful processions with musicians and dancers, and taste local foods prepared for these celebrations.
You can visit the shrine year-round, entering through a stone torii gate with a well-maintained path leading to the main building. The site is easily accessible for visitors of all ages, especially during festival season in spring and early summer.
Local legend tells of a giant cedar tree called Hokosugi near the shrine against which a famous warrior once leaned his spear. Today visitors write wishes on small pieces of paper called ema and hang them on the shrine's fence, seeking luck, health, and success.
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