Tsukubasan-jinja Shrine

4.0

Tsukuba / Tsuchiura / Ushiku / KashimaArea

Tsukubasan-jinja Shrine enshrines the spirits of Mt. Tsukuba, a holy mountain in the eastern Kanto region. Its mention in 25 of the poems in the Nara period collection of poems the Manyoshu shows that it was well known even then but its history is said to stretch back almost 3,000 years. Tsukuba’s god and goddess Izanagi and Izanami give benefits towards marriages and harmonious unions. Many visitors come to the shrine for the New Year’s Eve and New Year festivals.

Spot details

Address: Ibaraki Pref. Tsukubashi Tsukuba 1-1 Map
Area: Tsukuba / Tsuchiura / Ushiku / Kashima Area
Phone: 0298660502
Hours: [Prayer Reception] 9:00-15:45
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free worship
Parking Lot: Available(80spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(tsukubasanjinja)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Beautiful and quiet

Reviewed : 2020.03.06

An ancient shrine at the foot of Mount Tsukuba. Legend has it that the site of the shrine has over 3000 years of history. There’s a beautiful main hall and trails that go around the shrine.
A beautiful place

Reviewed : 2019.06.05

The shrine itself is beautiful and well maintained. Near the shrine you can take a train to the top of the mountain; a great way to cool off in the middle of summer.
Worth a visit

Reviewed : 2017.10.23

Quite a drive to get here but some breathtaking views. Locals trying to get you to use their car parking was very confusing. We used the public car park 500 yen. Just a short walk to the shrine...