＜Hoshiimo Shrine＞A Shrine for Wishes and Desires｜Mito,Kasama,Oarai,HitachinakaFor recommended sightseeing and leisure spots inTabiiro

A Shrine for Wishes and Desires

"Hoshiimo Shrine" is located about a 2-minute walk from Ajigaura Station on the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway. Established in 2019 on the premises of "Horiide Shrine", it is dedicated to "Koike Yoshibei", the founder of "Hoshiimo (dried sweet potato)", and four other deities representing people's desires. Notable features include "Golden torii gates", " Golden bike", as well as a cafe and rest area.

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Dried Sweet Potatoes from Ibaraki Prefecture, Shipped Nationwide

Ibaraki Prefecture is actively promoting its specialty product, dried sweet potatoes, to the public through various events held by the tourism association and other organizations. As part of this initiative, "Hoshiimo Shrine" was established in 2019. On the shrine's premises, visitors can find a vending machine offering dried sweet potatoes, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a snack and relax at the cafe after paying your respects.

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Visit "Horide Shrine" on the Grounds

Founded in 1663, "Horide Shrine" was named after the deity unearthed when "Tokugawa Mitsukuni" excavated a mound. It has long been worshipped as Hachiman, the god of learning and protection from evil. If you visit Hoshiimo Shrine, be sure to stop by and pray here.

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A Symbol of Local Pride: The Golden Torii

To worship at this shrine, pass through the 53 "golden torii gates", use the temizuya (purification fountain), and offer a coin or coins before the altar. Ring the golden bell two or three times, bow twice, clap twice, put your hands together, pray to the gods, and finally bow once. Pets are welcome at the shrine as well.

01. A unique golden vending machine offering dried sweet potatoes - a specialty of Ibaraki Prefecture - can be found in the rest area on the temple grounds.
02. A heart-shaped sweet potato leaf.
03. The "golden bike", said to bring good fortune, is available for visitors to sit on and take a commemorative photo.

Hoshiimo Shrine

Address

172-2 Ajigaura Town, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki

Access

[Car] Approximately 7 minutes from Hitachi Seaside Park IC on the Hitachinaka Toll Road; [Train] Approximately 2-minute walk from Ajigaura Station on the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway Minato Line

Official Website

https://horide-hachiman.com/

TEL

+81-29-265-9533Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro"

FAX

+81-29-265-9533

SNS

Business hours

10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Regular Holiday

Open all-year-round

Fee

Free admission for shrine visits

Parking

30 spaces (including 3 for buses *large buses accommodated

Event information

January 1: New Year's Day Festival
February 3 (Setsubun Day): Setsubun Festival
February 11: Festival for Safe Childbirth and Protection from Misfortune
First Sunday in June: Rice Planting Festival (Otaue Festival)
First Saturday in September: Annual Grand Festival