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Mito Toshogu Shrine

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2-chōme-5-13 Miyamachi, Mito, Ibaraki 310-0015, Japan

Shinto shrine dating to the 1600s & rebuilt after WWII, with bronze lanterns & a Kamakura-era sword.

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phone+81 29-221-3784
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clockOpening hours

Mondays: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesdays: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesdays: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursdays: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Fridays: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturdays: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sundays: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Éamon M 8 months ago

You may as well visit it if you are in the area, but it's a rather modest shrine all in all. Hardly worth a deviation if you are in a hurry

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Daniel Scott 3 years ago

Very cool shrine. Check it out when you visit Mito.

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Rebecca Liew 4 years ago

Came here for a short trip with classmates. This temple doesn't have sprawling grounds like Meiji Jinggu, Kiyomizudera or Engkakuji types but it serves its' purpose of what a typical Japanese temple does - offering prayers & omikuji (note: it is written in Japanese only, no English translation) to devotees.

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Michael Gooding 4 years ago

Tucked away near Mito Station this shrine offers a pleasant place to visit. After climbing up an impressive staircase you find yourself in the shrine grounds and the sounds of the city fade away. After praying head over and grab an omikuji then explore the grounds. Definitely on my list of places to visit whenever I'm in Mito.

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Martin Schwarzer 8 years ago

It's a small shrine with a pretty golden gate. There are several events throughout the year. If you visit Mito, I recommend taking a look, is very close to the station.