Kasama Inari Shrine Hatsumode

About this event

Kasama Inari Shrine, located in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a historic shrine founded approximately 1,300 years ago in the second year of Hakuchi (651). The enshrined deity is Ukanomitama no Kami, widely revered for blessings such as bountiful harvests, business prosperity, and protection against fire. The grounds contain many cultural properties, beginning with the main hall designated as an Important Cultural Property, and attract numerous worshippers every year. Traditional community-rooted events such as the annual grand festival in April and the Chrysanthemum Festival in autumn are also prominent. Harmonizing with nature across the four seasons, the grounds are favored as an ideal spot not only for worship but also for strolling. During the Hatsumode period, numerous food stalls line the area, creating a bustling atmosphere. There is a wide variety of amulets and fortune slips (omikuji), ranging from traffic safety, academic success, matchmaking, and financial luck to protection against evil and bad luck. Visitors can also enjoy various omikuji including general, love, health, good fortune, and strong fortune slips. Stroller access is possible, but attention should be paid to steps and slopes. Nursing rooms and restrooms are fully equipped.

Venue

Kasama Inari Shrine

1 Kasama, Kasama, Ibaraki 309-1611