Osugi Shrine

Inashiki City

Southern Ibaraki

Temples/Shrines

Osugi Shrine is dedicated to Anba-sama, a deity traditionally associated with fishing villages. In fact, shrines devoted to Anba-sama are rare. In particular, Osugi Shrine is known for its brightly-colored green and vermillion buildings. Visitors to the shrine can pray for protection from bad luck and misfortunes. Participants drive out lousy luck with music during one of the shrine's annual festivals. Local governments even designate the dancing as an intangible folk culture asset.

Information

Address: 958 Aba, Inashiki City, Ibaraki
Access: By public transport: 15-minute taxi ride from Shimosa-Kozaki Station on the JR Narita Line
Website: http://oosugi-jinja.or.jp/
Contact: TEL: 029-894-2613

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