Kaiten Shrine

Enshrining Shishi centered on Mito domain

Original Text

Kaiten Shrine is a shrine near Katsuragishiji Temple and Howaen, about a 45-minute walk from JR Mito Station. It is a shrine that enshrines a priest centered on the feudal retainers of the Mito clan who were martyred in national affairs such as the disturbance at the end of the Edo period, the Ansei Taigoku, the Sakuradamon Gai Incident, the Tengu Party Rebellion, and the Aizu War. There is a tomb of Mito Martyrdom nearby. This is a recommended spot for those who are interested in history, shrines and temples.

A shrine enshrining a feudal retainer of Mito domain

Original Text

It was located north of Route 118 from the center of Mito City. It is said that it enshrines the feudal retainer of the Mito clan who was martyred in the disturbance at the end of the Edo period. The feudal retainer's graveyard was also right next door.

Solemn atmosphere

Original Text

It is a relatively new company built in the third year of the Meiji era. Although it is a small shrine, it has a solemn atmosphere. It was quite impressive.

He touched the hot aspirations of Mito feudal retainers and the kindness of his hometown.

Original Text

This shrine was the first time I came to the shrine with an acquaintance, but if you are interested in the history of the Edo ～ Meiji era, it is a shrine that is worth visiting. There is a drama in the origin of the name, but there is an anecdote that impresses me with ～, such as the reason why Konosuke Matsushita donated. I hope you can catch the priest and listen to the story.

A shrine enshrining the person who died in the conflict of the Mito domain at the end of the Edo period 々

Original Text

The Kamakura, who was captured after surrendering in Tsuruga, has been relocated due to the Tengu Party Rebellion. The deity of the shrine is a priest at the end of the Edo period and is a new shrine. Worship is free and parking is free.