A traditional temple at a rural pottery town. Full of services available to purchase for Shinto religious and fortune telling sticks. Car parking available at side, and many soba and snack food shops nearby

Currently under construction, which spoils the atmosphere a bit. But the 400 year old wisteria is amazing.

Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival Kasama Inari Shrine About 5,000 pots of chrysanthemums are in bloom and they are so beautiful.

This shrine is known as one of the three largest Inari shrines in Japan. They did not have a lot of 🦊 foxes around the shrine at all. They were doing some maintenance to the trees, shrubs and really not much happening.

A peaceful shrine with two 400 year old Fuji (wisteria) trees. Famous shrine events include yabusame (horse archery), inari sushi and kiku festival in autumn. The town is full of quaint little pottery shops with traditional kasamaware (kasama yaki). After visiting the shrine in spring, people can also enjoy Himatsuri (pottery festival) at the Geijutsunomori Park and azalea (tsutsuji) festival at the kasama azalea park. Highly recommended!

Amazing Inari Shrine. Large and famous shrine in Ibaraki. Bicycle parking available. Lots of explanations in English. Crowded even on a weekday. Toilets available. Definitely worth a visit. This place is super crowded durning New Years holiday.

Lovely and serene place. Many many fox figurines. The inari sushi was supposed to be fantastic but we were too late to taste it. Another reason to explore this place again.

Another lovely visit to a surprisingly good art gallery. Nichido is well worth visiting and has some amazing pieces on display. Some of the lighting is not correct and the building interior could do with a revamp. Still, loved seeing the great artwork on display here.

Small but interesting permanent collection in a beautiful location.

(Translated by Google) The Kasama Nichido Museum of Art, located in Kasama City, is lovely, with lots of greenery from the entrance, making it feel like a museum in the forest. Parking is conveniently located right in front of the museum. Admission is 1,300 yen for adults. There is a Japanese pavilion and a French pavilion. In the Japanese pavilion, Japanese paintings were exhibited on different floors. There was also the palette of artists you don't usually see. On the second floor of the French pavilion, there were impressionist works by Monet, Renoir, and others. There were few people and it was quiet, so I was able to take my time appreciating the paintings. There were also many sculptures outdoors. The prices were reasonable, so it's a museum I'd like to stop by again if I'm in the area. (Original) 笠間市内にある笠間日動美術館、入口から緑が多く森の中の美術館のようで素敵でした。駐車場も美術館の目の前にあり便利でした。 入場料は大人1300円です。日本館とフランス館がありました。日本館内では日本画の作品が階ごとに分かれて展示されておりました。普段見ることない画家のパレットもありました。 フランス館2階では、モネ、ルノアールなど印象派の作品もありました。人も少なく静かなのでゆっくり絵画鑑賞できました。 屋外には彫刻も多かったです。お値段もお手頃なので近くに行ったらまた立ち寄りたい美術館です。

(Translated by Google) They hold various special exhibitions from time to time, so it seems like it would be fun to come again and again. It probably depends on the time of day and the season, but there was no one else there, no staff, and I was able to enjoy the art at my own pace in a quiet space with no noise, which was great and allowed me to enjoy it to my heart's content. There were no barricades surrounding the works, so I was able to see them up close, which is something you rarely see in famous art museums. I'm not particularly skilled or knowledgeable when it comes to art, but I found it interesting to look at the works, wondering what they were used for, how they were drawn, and what the meaning of the lines was. Not only the exhibits, but the museum itself is beautiful, harmonizing with the greenery. (Original) その時々で様々な企画展をしているので何度来ても楽しめそう。 時間帯や時期にもよるとは思うが、他に誰もおらず係員さんもおらず、何の音もない静かな空間でひとりゆっくりマイペースに鑑賞でき、思う存分堪能できたのでよかった。 作品を囲むバリケード？もなく有名な美術館ではなかなか見れない間近で見れる。 芸術に達者なわけでは無いし知識があるわけでもないが、何を使ってどう描かれているのか、この線には何の意味があるのだろうかと考えながら見ていくのが面白かった。 展示だけではなく美術館自体も緑と調和して美しい。

(Translated by Google) Today is a weekday, Wednesday. I've always wanted to visit this museum, and now that I'm over 65, I finally managed to find the time. I looked online beforehand and found out there's a discount for those over 65, which was super lucky. Being a weekday, there weren't many visitors, so I had the entire exhibition room to myself, and I was extremely satisfied. In the exhibition room where an event was being held, there were paintings by elementary and junior high school students on display. Looking at the paintings, I wondered if these children might become artists someday. In addition to the paintings, the bamboo forest was also incredibly beautiful. (Original) 今日は水曜日の平日です。以前から、こちらの美術館には来たいと思っていて、65歳を過ぎて時間がとれて、やっと来ることができました。すると、あらかじめネットで調べると、65歳を過ぎると割引があり、超ラッキーでした。平日と言うこともあり、来館者が少なく、１つの展示室を自分一人じめの時間があり、超満足な時間を過ごさせてもらいました。イベントのされている展示室に、小学生、中学生の絵が展示されていて、見ていると、こういう子供たちが、いずれ画家になるのかなぁーって思うくらい、才能を発揮した絵が並んでいました。絵の他にも、竹林もすごくきれいでした。

(Translated by Google) Opening hours: 9:30-15:00. Closed on Mondays. Exhibitions change occasionally. Adults: 1,300 yen. College and high school students: 900 yen. Junior high school students: 300 yen. Elementary school students: free. When I visited, there were about 5 groups of customers. The exhibition was just changing, so From the public Kasama Inari parking lot, the entrance to the special exhibition is right there (Free, tourist information center and parking lot available, 100 spaces) From the Nichido Museum of Art parking lot, the Palette Exhibition is right there. (Free, 20 spaces) There is a shuttle bus. Get off at Nichido Art (100 yen). There is a coffee shop inside, so you can take a short break. This season, you can also have fondant au chocolat and mitsumame 🙏 Water is self-service. Payment is cash only My favorite is the outdoor exhibit towards the France Pavilion A lone man in armor among the statues of women He looks shy...or so it seems🤭 The famous palette exhibit is up close and personal👀 The oil paint piles up and the individuality of each painter explodes👍 (Original) 開館時間9:30〜15時。定休日（月） 展示替え等有り。 大人1300円。大　高校生900円。中学生300円 小学校無料。 私がお邪魔した時は　5組ぐらいのお客様 ちょうど展示替えだったので 公営笠間稲荷駐車場からだと企画展入口すぐ (無料、観光案内所と🚾有り　100台) 日動美術館駐車場からだとパレット展示がすぐです。(無料　20台) 巡回バス有り。日動美術で下車(100円) 中に喫茶店も有りますので　ちょっと休憩も この季節は🍧も　フォンダンショコラと みつ豆を🙏お水はセルフ。支払い現金のみ お気に入りは　フランス館に向かう野外展示 女性の像の中に　ぽつんと甲冑男子 恥ずかしそうに…そう見えてしまう🤭 有名なパレット展示は　近くでじっくり👀 油絵の具の盛り上がり　それぞれの画家の個性が炸裂👍

(Translated by Google) "Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi 6th Poetry and Painting Exhibition: Hope" I had business nearby on October 9th, and the day before, an announcement for this poetry and painting exhibition happened to pop up in Google's suggestions. What a coincidence. I had to go! No, I absolutely had to go! Lol I'd been to the Kasama Ceramic Art Museum before, but this was my first visit to this museum. I was blown away by the "carp streamers" on display at the entrance, and while I was looking at the works, I had the illusion that my big brother was right there. It was amazing. I bought three badges on my way out, and they were exactly what I was looking for! Unfortunately, the mugs won't be on sale until the 11th...tears (Original) 『長渕剛 第六回詩画展 希望』 10月9日に近くへ行く用事があり、前日、たまたまGoogleのサジェストに表示されました詩画展の案内。 こんな偶然って。 これは行くしかないでしょ！ いや、絶対に行かねば！笑 笠間陶芸美術館へ行った事はありましたが、本美術館へは初めての訪問です。 入口に展示されていた＂鯉のぼり＂に圧倒され、ソコに兄貴がいるような錯覚を感じながら作品を拝見しました。 素晴らしかったです。 帰りに缶バッチを3つ購入し、思い通りの作品がビンゴ！ 残念ながら、マグカップは11日からの販売とは…涙

I went to a pottery festival near there with hundreds of booths, then I came here, this museum. It is just like a whole breathtaking and maneuver-required arts of Kosei Matsui on the first floor. Love how the colors perfectly blend and complete each other :) Great day.

Absolutely the most beautiful collection (Mashiko, Bizen, Kasama, etc...) of Japanese ceramic art in Japan! And the Kasama Geijyutsunomori Park (the Magical Clay Forest) that is adjacent to the museum is a wonderland of outdoor ceramic art installation! I've been to many museums but this is absolutely one of the best. Much better than Tokyo's National Art or Contemporary Art Museum!

We went a week after the craft festival (Mid-May, after Golden Week) and only 1 wing of the museum was open. The rest was closed. The entire area was desolate and only one overpriced shop and cafe were open. It might be better to go during the festival but afterwards...don't even bother.

Numerous wonderful pieces in this large museum. Art and particularly ceramic art lovers can marvel at the mastery of the artists while enjoying the unique items. Shopping around the area is great as well.

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Good place to hang out for few hours. Good collection of ceramic. Good park to sit and relax on the outside.

Not anywhere near as interesting as I hoped it would be. Was expecting a much larger display. Not as many older pieces either.

Very cool shinto shrine on top of Atago mountain. Takes 45 minutes to walk from Iwama station to the top. Nice views to the East, South and North. Steep steps to the shrine. Well worth the hike.

This beautiful shrine was built at the top of the mountain Atago. The temple itself is beautiful and displays an interesting artifact, a sort of metallic worship place that reminded me something I saw at Nikko.

An historic location that Aikido's founder, Ueshiba Morihei, would go for chanting, prayer, and reflection. Famous movie footage shows Saito Morihiro Sensei pushing Ueshiba up the roughly 365 uneven steps, and also Aikido training outdoors in the nearby forest.

Worth the hike! Make sure you buy amulets to support shrine

Nice

(Translated by Google) I visited to see the cherry blossoms on my day off. It was a little late so it was a little scattered, but it was very beautiful. I would like to see it next year when it is in full bloom. I went there by bicycle, but the slope was so steep that I couldn't climb it while riding. I was confident in my physical strength and was sleep deprived, but I thought it was impossible in the first place! ! Therefore, it is recommended to go by car or on foot. What surprised me was that there were people running up the mountain. I was so surprised by this that I watched it three times lol. She looks like she's in her 50s or early 60s. The view from the top of the mountain was so beautiful that it soothed my soul. (Original) 休日に桜を見に訪れました。少し遅かったのか少し散ってましたがとても綺麗でした。来年は満開の時に見てみたいです。 自転車で行ったのですが勾配がキツくとても乗りながらでは登っていけません。体力に自信があり寝不足だったんですけどそもそも無理だと思いました！！なので車か徒歩がオススメです。 びっくりしたのが走って登ってる人がいた事です。これは本当にびっくりして3度見ぐらいしましたねww 年齢は50〜60手前ぐらいの見た目です。 山頂から観る景色はとても綺麗で心が癒されました。

(Translated by Google) It takes a while to get there from the bottom, but you can drive up to the bottom and park about 5 cars 🉑 There is a very nice view and there is a toilet below the shrine office 😌 (Original) 下からですと少し時間がかかりますが直下まで車でも上がれて5台ほど駐車可能🉑非常に良い景観が広がり社務所下にトイレもあります😌

Visited 3rd May 2024. Entrance fee need 300yen. Even though the peak bloom is over by the time of my visit. The remaining red azalea still looks perfect match with sunset light colour.

Stop one of the long weekend is the azalea park in Kasama. Over 8,500 azaleas throughout the park! Of course there were azaleas for sale and so the two coming home with me are the mango and tangerine colors in the foreground. &&&&Kasama Azalea Festival & Pottery Fair The Kasama Azalea Festival started in 1967 and this year it turns 43 years old. The festival is held from late-April until mid-May, and 8,500 shrubs of lots of varieties of red, white, and pink flowers will bloom and make the hill colorful and beautiful. You can also enjoy various events. In the golden week holidays “Himatsuri,” (or pottery fair) is held in Kasama Geijtsu-no-mori Park, which is the biggest event and very popular and lots of visitors come.

Magnificent scenery and beautiful flowers... It has a small noodle restaurant, some hotdog and sausage stalls.. Entrance fee is ¥ 500/person

Nice place to see a lot of flowers.

Kasama Tsutsuji Park captivates with its vibrant tapestry of azalea blossoms, creating a picturesque landscape. The harmonious blend of colors and serene walking trails offer a tranquil escape. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the park's beauty, making it an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll amidst stunning floral displays.

beautiful park, few people here.

There are 3 car parking areas. Many flowers, the entrance is not free in the peak season in April-May.

can see some old castle base.

(Translated by Google) 🏣3616 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture 🅿️🚗…Yes (free) 🚃…It will take about 25 minutes on foot from Kasama Station. 🚌…Get off at Kasama Inari Shrine entrance * castle builder Tokio Kasama Construction started…1219 main castle lord Mr. Kasama. Mr. Utsunomiya. Mr. Gamo. Mr. Makino. * Altitude…250m It is a castle with a full-fledged stone wall, which is rare in the Kanto region, and other remains have been confirmed in addition to the stone wall. As the remains of the building, Honmaru Hachiman Yagura was relocated to Shinjoji Temple and still exists today. The two Yakuin-style castle gates were relocated to private houses and still exist. * During Toyotomi Hideyoshi's conquest of Odawara Castle in 1,590, Kasama Tsunaie joined the Hojo clan and was destroyed. After that, the Utsunomiya clan ruled, but later the Gamo clan entered the castle, and after the Gamo clan, various clans such as Matsudaira, Ogasawara, Nagai, Asano, Inoue, and Honjo served as lords, and from 1747 until the abolition of the domain, the Makino clan It becomes a castle for generations. * Dry moats, turrets, curved rings, gates, bridges, and moats made use of the natural topography...The area surrounding the castle ruins was a mountain castle that also served as a hiking course. * There was a stamp at the Kasama Historical Exchange Center. (There was a free parking lot nearby) You can also enjoy Kasamayaki pottery. (Original) 🏣茨城県笠間市笠間3616 🅿️🚗…有ります（無料） 🚃…笠間駅下車徒歩25分程掛かるそうです。 🚌…笠間稲荷神社入口下車 ※ 築城主 笠間時朝 着工…1219年 主な城主 笠間氏.宇都宮氏.蒲生氏.牧野氏 ※ 標高…250m 関東では珍しい本格的な石垣がある城で、石垣以外にも遺構が確認されている。 建造物の遺構として、本丸八幡櫓が真浄寺に移築、現存している。 薬医門形式の城門2棟は民家に移築され現存しているそうです。 ※ 1,590年に豊臣秀吉による小田原城征伐の際に、笠間綱家が北条氏についたため、滅亡させられた。 その後、宇都宮氏が支配するが、後に蒲生氏が入城、蒲生氏以降も松平.小笠原.永井.浅野.井上.本庄などの諸氏が入れ替わり城主をつとめ、1747年から廃藩になるまで、牧野氏代々の居城となる。 ※ 自然の地形を利用した空堀や櫓.曲輪、門、橋、お堀り…城跡周辺はハイキングコースにもなっている山城でした。 ※ かさま歴史交流館にスタンプは有りました。（近くに無料駐車場が有りました） 笠間焼きの焼物も楽しめます。

(Translated by Google) Kasama Castle is a mountain castle that is said to have been built by Kasama Tokitomo in the early Kamakura period. During the Sengoku period, the Utsunomiya clan used it as their base, and later the Satake clan and fudai daimyo of the Edo Shogunate entered the castle. During the Edo period, Matsudaira Yasunaga and others served as lords of the castle. Stone walls and moats were built around the main enclosure on the mountaintop, and it is known as a rare stone-walled castle in the Kanto region. Currently maintained as Kasama Park, the remains of the stone walls, wells, and other structures remain in good condition. It has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles. (Original) 笠間城は、鎌倉時代初期に笠間時朝によって築かれたとされる山城です。戦国時代には宇都宮氏が拠点とし、後に佐竹氏や江戸幕府の譜代大名が入城しました。江戸時代には松平康長らが城主を務めています。山頂の本丸を中心に石垣や堀が築かれ、関東では珍しい石垣造りの城として知られています。現在は笠間公園として整備されており、石垣や井戸跡などの遺構が良好に残っています。続日本100名城に選定されています。

(Translated by Google) I visited in the morning on a holiday. I entered the mountain from the Sahiraku Sanroku Park parking lot, but I think you can reach the ruins of the castle tower if you choose the route up. The nature trail seems to be in good condition, so I think you can go there even with relatively light clothing. There is Daikokuishi nearby, so I think it would be a good idea to stop by if you have time. I think you can go around it in about an hour. (Original) 休日の午前中に訪れました。 佐白山麓公園駐車場から入山しましたが、登って行く経路を選べば天守跡まで行けると思います。 自然の残る道はそこそこに整備されている感じで、比較的に軽装でもいけると思います。近くには大黒石があるので時間があれば寄ってみるのもいいと思います。 １時間弱くらいで回れると思います。

(Translated by Google) August 14, 2025 Climbing the Castle I decided to visit it because it's listed as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles. The parking lot itself is within the ruins, so once you enter, you can immediately see the Otemon Gate ruins, Ninomaru, Honmaru, and Tenshu Kuruwa. The castle ruins are in fairly good condition, but perhaps I went at a bad time of year; the grass was overgrown, there were few signposts, and the castle's poor condition was a shame considering it's one of Japan's Top 100 Castles. Note: After passing the Otemon Gate ruins and heading toward Ninomaru, I took a wrong turn and ended up in a pitch-black, gaping tunnel (lol). Apparently, it's a famous haunted spot. (Original) 2025.8.14登城 続日本百名城ということで訪れてみました。 駐車場自体が遺構の中ですのでそこから入り口を入るとすぐに大手門跡→ニノ丸→本丸→天守曲輪とみることができます。お城の遺構はある程度状態もよく楽しめますが、行った時期が悪かったのか草は伸び放題、案内板も少なく整備状態が続百名城としてもったいないなぁと思いました。 ※大手門跡を過ぎてニノ丸へ向かう途中、道を間違えて行った先には真っ暗な口を開けたトンネルが(笑)有名な心霊スポットらしいです。

(Translated by Google) It takes about an hour to go from the parking lot to the ruins of the main tower (shrine) and back. This is probably the easiest and most conventional route. The path is short and the slope is not steep, so it is one of the easiest castle ruins to get around. However, there are no guide signs along the way, so I don't think you can get there smoothly, and I actually got lost a few times. In mid-July, mosquitoes bite and the grass is overgrown, so I couldn't concentrate and think back to those days. (Original) 駐車場から天主跡(神社)まで行って帰って1時間もあれば十分 おそらくこれが手軽で王道なルートかと 道のりは短いし勾配もキツくないので城跡のなかではかなり周りやすい ただ道中に案内板がないのでスムーズには辿り着けないと思うし実際何度か迷った 7月中旬は蚊に刺されるし草も生い茂っているので集中して当時に思いを馳せられなかった

(Translated by Google) There is a hiking trail called Sausuyama. There is also a tower-like structure where bells are cast, and a park nearby. (Original) 佐臼山と言うハイキングコースがあります。 鐘を鋳造している櫓みたいな物や近隣に公園も有りました。

Nice place to view red leaves in mid November. Good walking around large ponds. There are barbeque sites and a small shop. Closed at 5pm

Fun park with a very long slide for kids ( or adults!). Small lake and on other side of road there’s a path through woods and an old wooden water mill.

Big nice free and easy to go. Perfect place for weekend.

A best place to be alone and unwind

(Translated by Google) It's a nice place to take a leisurely stroll, but there's a shooting range nearby, which makes some unpleasant noises. Skunk cabbage and katakuri are increasing little by little. I am grateful that I can check the flowering information on the website. The person in charge, Mr. Frog? thank you. (Original) のんびりお散歩するのには良い場所ですが、近くに射撃場があり、不快な音が鳴り響く。水芭蕉、カタクリが少しずつ増えて来ました。ホームページで開花情報確認出来るのでありがたい。管理されている方、カエルさん？ありがとうございます。

(Translated by Google) I think it's a very nice park, with a large field, play equipment for children, and a walk around the pond. We also sell carp food, so kids can have fun too! There was also a turtle 🐢 The roller slide on the slope of the mountain was prohibited to use as of May 4, 2025, so be careful if you are going there for that purpose⚠️ There was also an observation deck at the top of the mountain where there was a roller slide! The view was nice👍 (Original) 広い原っぱがあったり、子ども向けの遊具があったり、池の周りを散歩できたりと、とてもいい公園だと思います😊 鯉のエサも売っているので、お子さんも楽しめます！カメもいました🐢 山の斜面の方にあるローラー滑り台は2025年5月4日時点では使用禁止になっていたので、それを目当てに行く方は注意が必要です⚠️ ローラー滑り台がある山の頂上には展望台もありました！眺めがよかったです👍

(Translated by Google) We used the auto campsite♪ We checked in at the administration building, got the gate key and the site number sheet, and then headed to the site. At reception, you will be given an explanation of the site, the garbage disposal area, how to dispose of ash, etc., and the purchase of garbage bags. By the way, reservations can be made in advance from the website and are completed once you receive a confirmation email. There are roadside stations and supermarkets within driving distance, so it's a good idea to stop by on your way there. There is a camping area and a BBQ area, and the camping area is at the top of the hill. The toilets and garbage dump are located in the BBQ area, so you have to go up and down each time, which is surprisingly tough (lol). The kitchen only has water. No hot water. There are 7 sites, all with power. I think the 3,000 yen range with power supply is on the cheap side. Since it's on a hill, the wind can be harsh depending on the location of the site. Open fires are permitted, and there are designated areas for open fires at each site. (Original) オートキャンプ場を利用させて頂きました♪管理棟で受付をし、ゲートの鍵とサイトのナンバーシートを貰ってから、サイトに向かいます。受付時にサイトの説明、ゴミ捨て場、灰などの処理方法、ゴミ袋の購入があります。ちなみに、予約は事前にＨＰから予約し確約のメール返信が来て、完了です。車でまわれる範囲に道の駅やスーパーがあるので、行く途中で寄ると良いと思います。キャンプエリアとＢＢＱエリアか併設さらており、キャンプエリアは、坂を上がった上になります。トイレとゴミ捨て場はＢＢＱエリアの所にあるので、都度、上り下りが必要で、意外とキツイです(笑)。炊事場は水のみ出ます。お湯はありません。サイトは７箇所あり、電源がついてます。電源付きで3千円台は、安い方だと思います。高台なので、サイトの場所によっては風がキツイですね。直火が可能ですが、直火用の場所が各サイトに設置してあります。

Cool little shrine near Iwama station.

The Aiki Jinja or Aiki Shrine commemorates the birthplace of Aikido by O'Sensei. O'Sensei regularly practiced there and there are many photos of him practicing bokken strikes on the same tanren that are still there today. Some of these photos of O'Sensei practicing with Morihiro Saito Sensei were taken here. The shrine is still cared for daily by students of the Iwama dojo and ceremonies are still held at the shrine. Worth a visit for any student of Aikido.

If you are a practitioner of Aikido, this is a must place to visit in Japan. O Sensei spent his years from around the WWII time, where he build his second Aiki Shrine and focused on his training. There are several high ranking Shihans as care takers of the Ibaragi Shibu Dojo as well as Doshu and Hombu Dojocho also come to teach classes here.

A beautiful shrine, located just in front of the Iwama Shinshin Aiki Juku, best Aikido school in the world, owned by Aikido teacher Saito Hitobira Sensei.

I have been ueshi deshi twice (live in student). The shrine is maintained by UchiDeshi.

A moving experience an easy train trip from Tokyo easy to find.

Great history here. Ueshiba, Saito, Going Sensei's and more.

locate on the top of a mountain, nice view from here.

(Translated by Google) ✳️At the top of Mt. Sahaku is the shrine of Sashino Shrine, which was built by reusing the castle tower of Kasama Castle. Due to the Great East Japan Earthquake, the stone steps have collapsed and are in a dangerous condition. (Original) ✳️佐白山最上部に佐志能神社の社殿があり、この社殿は、笠間城天守閣を再利用して建造されているとのこと。東日本大震災で、石段が崩れていて危険な状態です。

(Translated by Google) Sashino Shrine is a shrine located at the top of Mt. Sashiro. The stone steps have collapsed, so the road is closed, but I wanted to visit, so I went at my own risk. (Original) 佐白山山頂に鎮座してる神社 佐志能神社 石段が崩壊の為通行止めだが参拝したかったので自己責任で

(Translated by Google) A shrine built on the ruins of Kasama Castle's castle tower. As mentioned in other reviews, due to the Great East Japan Earthquake, some parts of the building have collapsed and are dangerous. Please climb with caution at your own risk. If you are unsure, please do not overdo it. The foundation of the shrine has collapsed in some places, so please be careful. You can walk around it, but it's in a high place and the footing is poor, so be careful not to fall or fall. The shrine building has become quite dilapidated. Let's just watch it. The view from the hill is good, and you can clearly see the vermilion color of Azalea Park. (Original) 笠間城天守跡に建つ神社。 他の方のクチコミにもあるように、東日本大震災の影響で、一部が崩れており危険な箇所もあります。 自己責任にて注意して登ってください。不安な方は無理をしないようにお願いします。 神社の土台部分も崩れているか所がありますので、十分に注意して下さい。 一応、ぐるりと回ることは出来ますが、高い場所にあり、足場も悪いので、転倒、落下には気を付けましょう。 社殿はかなり朽ちて来ています。見るだけにしておきましょう。 高台からの眺めは良好で、つつじ公園の朱色がはっきりと見えます。

(Translated by Google) 20200621 We went on the 3rd whirlwind tour of shrines around hotels in Ibaraki Prefecture! Today we visited 9 shrines and ended with a visit to the ruins of Kasama Castle! After getting our stamp for Kasama Castle, No. 112 of the 100 Most Famous Castles in Japan, at Kasama History Exchange Center Izutsuya, we went for a walk around the ruins of Kasama Castle! We thought we had the place to ourselves, but there were already a few cars in the parking lot! However, we didn't pass anyone on our walk around the castle ruins! We also stopped by Sashino Shrine, which is located near the top of the ruins of Kasama Castle! Sashino Shrine: Located at the "Kasama Castle Ruins" on Mount Sashiro in Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture Main deities: Toyokiirihiko, Takemikazuchi, Okuninushi Also enshrined: Hachiman Shrine (Shindawake), Shiroyama Inari Shrine (Uka no Mitama), Itsukishima Shrine (Ichikineshihime), Kagutsuchi Shrine (Kagutsuchi), Shusse Inari Shrine (Uka no Mitama) Due to damage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, the remains of the Kasama Castle Keep, including Sashino Shrine, are listed as a no-entry area on the official Kasama City website, but in practice it is open to the public. The staff at Kasama History Exchange Center Izutsuya do not warn that entry is prohibited, but the stonework under the shrine is crumbling, making it very dangerous to walk! Sashino Shrine is also a subsidiary shrine of Kasama Inari Shrine! I don't know the details about who will be repairing the shrine, but I hope that it will be repaired and not left to decay! (Original) 20200621第3回茨城県ホテル周辺の神社巡り弾丸ツアーに行って来ました！ 本日は9社の神社で参拝を済ませ、締めくくりが目が笠間城跡です！ かさま歴史交流館 井筒屋さんで、続日本100名城No.112笠間城スタンプの押印を済ませ、笠間城跡散策に来ました！ 貸し切りかと思いきや、駐車場には先客が数台！ しかし、城跡散策では誰ともすれ違いませんでした！ 笠間城跡の頂上付近に鎮座する佐志能神社にも立ち寄ってみました！ 佐志能神社：茨城県笠間市笠間にある佐白山の「笠間城跡」に鎮座 主神：豊城入彦命、建御雷之神、大国主神 合祀：八幡神社（品陀和気命）、城山稲荷神社（宇迦之御魂命）、伊都岐島神社（市杵志比賣命）、軻遇突智神社（迦具土神）、出世稲荷神社（宇迦之御魂神） 東日本大震災による被害のため、佐志能神社を含む笠間城天守曲輪跡は、笠間市の公式ページでは立入禁止区域になっているが、実質的には立ち入り可能となっている。 かさま歴史交流館 井筒屋さんの係員の説明でも、立ち入り禁止の注意は有りませんが、社殿の下の石組みが崩れかかっていたので非常に足元が危険です！ 佐志能神社は、笠間稲荷神社の兼務社との事です！ 神社の修繕は、何処がするのか詳しい事は分かりませんが、朽ちるに任せず修繕して頂きたいものです！

(Translated by Google) There are currently four shrines in Ibaraki Prefecture called Sashino Shrine. One in Kasama City and three in Ishioka City. It is said to be the Ronsha of ``Sashino Shrine, Koichiza, Niiharu District, Hitachi Province'' in the Engishiki Jinmyocho, but Kasama City and Ishioka City were both part of Ibaraki District during the Edo period. This is because when part of Niiharu County was incorporated into Ibaraki County during the Bunroku era (1592-1596), the area around Kasama City became Ibaraki County; until then, the area around Kasama City had been Niihari County. Ishioka City has always been part of Ibaraki District, so ``Sashino Shrine'' listed in the Engishiki Shinmyocho is thought to be Sashino Shrine in Kasama City. The three deities enshrined are Toyoki Irihiko, Takemikazuchi, and Okuninushi, which was rebuilt in 1873. The enshrined deity was arbitrarily decided for reasons that are unclear, and the enshrined deity listed in the Engishiki Shinto Name Book is ``Ichiza'', so the current enshrined deity is not the original enshrined deity. Sashino Shrine in Kasama is located on the top of Mt. Sahaku, in the ruins of the castle tower of Kasama Castle. Although it is an old shrine that is listed in the Engishiki Shrine Name Book, there is only a legend that there was a Sashino Shrine, and there is no written document that specifically states it. The Kasama Castle Chronicles, compiled in 1711 by Seiyu Kubo, the domain doctor of the Kasama Domain, which used Kasama Castle as its domain office, states, ``Emperor Kotoku's temple, the temple of great sorrow.'' There are sometimes white pheasants, white foxes, and white deer protecting the mountaintop.Therefore, there are over 100 monks' quarters, extending from the top of the mountain to the bottom. This is the name of Shofukuji Temple, which still stands today, with the name changed to Mt. Sahaku.According to the history of the temple, ``In 651, the hunter Mr. Tsuura divined his prey, and a spirit appeared in the mirror.'' A white horse, a white deer, and a white pheasant appeared to protect the tree, so he had a Buddhist sculptor carve a statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon, and the name of the mountain was Sanpakusan.''This is consistent with Emperor Kotoku's description of Gou (645-654). It is not certain whether Sashino Shrine existed at this time, but it is written in ``Shoku Nihon Koki'' (869) that in 837, ``Sashinojin of Niiharu District, Hitachi Province and Okuni Tamajin of Makabe District were entrusted to the government shrine.This was because there was a particularly spiritual experience in that year,'' so it is highly likely that Sashinojinja Shrine existed on the grounds of Shofukuji Temple, as it was a time of syncretism between Shinto and Buddhism. According to the legend of Kasama Castle, Shofuku-ji Temple was in a power struggle with Nunobikiyama and Tokuzo-ji Temple (currently located in Shirosato Village, Ibaraki Prefecture) in the early Kamakura period. However, Kasama Castle, which Yoritsuna had built, got in the way, and this time he turned against Yoritsuna, who had helped him, and was destroyed, resulting in a pathetic decline. Yoritsuna, who had captured the temple territories of Shofuku-ji and Tokuzo-ji as a windfall, handed over Kasama Castle to his nephew Tokitomo Utsunomiya, who changed his surname to Kasama and ruled Kasama Castle. According to the ``Kasama Castle Chronicles,'' Tokitomo, who became the lord of Kasama Castle, ``destroyed the shrine, destroyed the temple, and established the castle,'' which is probably what happened when the castle was destroyed by fire in 1214. It then goes on to say, ``In ancient times, there were six guardian deities: Abu Gongen, Kurobakama (Kurobakama, which cannot be displayed because it is an old character. It is assumed to be a black hakama) Gongen, Kosei Gongen, Hachiman Shrine, Inari Shrine, and Benzaiten Shrine.'' One of the shrines that enshrines these six gods is thought to be Sashino Shrine. The three most likely shrines are ``Abu Gongen'' or ``Kurohakama Gongen,'' which were said to be on the mountaintop, and ``Kosei Gongen,'' which was in the main enclosure. ``Shinhen Hitachi Kokushi'' (1899) states that the three deities enshrined at Sashino Shrine are ``Abu Gongen,'' ``Kurohakama Gongen,'' and ``Kosei Gongen,'' and the names of the deities are unknown. In addition, it says, ``The Abu black hakama was originally located on Mt. Abu, the top of the mountain, where the current lord is located.Abu was named after the top of the mountain due to the meaning of prison (the top of the mountain).''There is a slightly elevated place on the top of Mt. It is said to be called Takeyama, and two deities of the Abu Kuro-hakama were enshrined on Mt. Abu, but as mentioned above, the Engishiki Shinto Name Book mentions ``Ichiza,'' so one of the Ichiza deities is probably the original deity of Sashino Shrine. The ``Kasama Castle Record'' states that ``When the Utsunomiya clan took over Kasama, they moved the shrine to Imaike (Shimoichike Village) in Mt. Abu,'' and it says that Abu Gongen and Kurohakama Gongen were moved to Shimoichike Village (currently Chikamori Inari Shrine in Inari Town). The Ibaraki Prefecture Shrine Photo Book (1941) states, ``Utsunomiya Nagato no kami Tokitomo set up a castle in this place (Mt. Sashino), and moved the shrine to Keguro-hakama, a city in the same county. It is said to be the shrine of the Kurohakama Shrine, and the location of the shrine is consistent with the ``Kasama Castle Chronicles,'' which indicates that one of the shrines was relocated. ``Kasama's Cultural Properties Reader: Local Shrines Vol. 1'' (1977) states, ``Until recently, there was a joint shrine for Abu Gongen, Kurohakama Gongen, and Kosei Gongen on the premises of the monopoly public corporation's production office near Kasama Station,'' indicating that the three shrines had been relocated. Furthermore, the history of Shiroyama Inari Shrine (Shiroyama Shusse Inari Shrine) located in the Kasama Castle area says, ``He was sitting on Mt. Sahaku, but was moved to the foot of the mountain in the Genkyu era (1205-1206).'' This is the Inari Shrine of Mt. Sahaku, and the Inari Shrine was probably moved when Tokitomo Shioya built a castle at the foot of the mountain when he fought against the forces of Tokuzoji Temple. Arranging these in chronological order is as follows. ① In 651, Shofukuji Temple was built on Mt. Sahiraku. Sashino Shrine probably already existed. ② In 837, Sashino Shrine in Mt. Sahaku became a government shrine. ③ In 1205, Tokitomo Shioya and Asari built Kasama Castle at the foot of Mt. Kasama. At this time, Inari Shrine was moved to the foot of the mountain and later became Shiroyama Shusse Inari Shrine. ④ In 1214, Shofukuji Temple was destroyed by Shioya Tokitomo and Tokiryo. Sashino Shrine (Abu Gongen or Kurohakama Gongen) and three shrines (Kosei Gongen, Hachiman Shrine, and Benzaiten Shrine) were also destroyed by fire. ⑤ In 1235, Kasama Castle was completed. Sashino Shrine (Abu Gongen or Kurohakama Gongen) and three shrines were taken down from the mountain and rebuilt. ⑥ Around 1250, Shofukuji Temple was rebuilt within Kasama Castle. The location of the transfer other than Inari Shrine is unknown, but Abu Gongen and Kurohakama Gongen, which are believed to be Sashino Shrine, are thought to have been transferred to Shimoichike Village, based on the ``Kasama Castle Record'' and ``Ibaraki Prefecture Shrine Photograph Book.'' Since this shrine was called ``Sangongen Shrine,'' it is probably a joint shrine of three shrines: ``Abu Gongen,'' ``Kurohakama Gongen,'' and ``Kosei Gongen.'' It is not known which of these shrines was Sashino Shrine. According to the ``Shinhen Hitachi Kokushi,'' ``Kosei Gongen is located in a place called Shishizaki in the mountains.The name is unknown,'' and it seems that it was near the watchtower in Shishigasaki of Kasama Castle. The Shishigasaki watchtower is said to have been located near the west end of the main enclosure, so it is difficult to believe that it is Sashino Shrine since it is located below ``Abu Gongen'' and ``Kurohakama Gongen,'' which are said to have been located at the summit of Mt. Sahaku. However, according to Kasama City's tourism website, ``Sangongen Shrine'' is a shrine that enshrines ``Abu Gongen'' and ``Kurohakama Gongen.'' The website states that ``Abu Gongen'' is Sashino Shrine, and only ``Abu Gongen'' was transferred to the current Sashino Shrine, while ``Kurohakama Gongen'' remained there, and ``Kosei Gongen'' is completely ignored. Furthermore, because ``I don't know what kind of god Kurohakama Gongen is'', they enshrined Inari Shrine and renamed it ``Inari Shrine'', completely erasing the name of Kurohakama Gongen, which became the current ``Chikamori Inari Shrine.'' Kasama City named Abu Gongen = Sashino Shrine. It is difficult to say which shrine was actually Sashino Shrine, as there is not even a hint to guess. It is true that ``Abu'', which means ``top'', would be more appropriate for Sashino Shrine, but if the mountain itself was the object of worship, the name of the shrine would have been ``Sahirayama Shrine,'' and would have become ``Sashinoyama Shrine.'' Since it doesn't have the word ``yama'' attached to it, it seems that it was not originally a shrine that enshrined a mountain, but had a different meaning, and if that was the case, it wouldn't have been enshrined at the top of the mountain. The current enshrined deities are not Abu Gongen, but Toyoki Irihiko, Takemikazuchi, and Okuninushi (the same deity as Okuninushi). Although it seems to have nothing to do with Mt. Sahaku, this name is written in the "Ukyo Kobetsu" section of the "Newly Selected Surnames and Names Record" (815) as "Ko Sashiu, Toyogi Irihiko no Mikoto IV grandson Oaratabetsu no Minogoya." According to the same book, ``Izumi no Kobetsu,'' it says, ``Sashiro no kami, the same ancestor of Ueno Ason, Toyoki Irihiko no Minogoya,'' so the pronunciations of Sashiu and Sashiro are similar to Sashino and Sahaku. The historical evidence that the descendants of the founder, Toyogi Irihiko no Mikoto, was enshrined at Sashino Shrine on Mt. Sahaku is recorded in the ``Shinhen Hitachi Kokushi'', so this was probably adopted. However, is the mountain where Sashinu enshrined his ancestor Toyokiirihiko called Mt. Sashinu (Mt. Sahaku)? If it's called Mt. Toyokirihiko, I understand. Or, if the home base of Lord Sashiu is called Mt. Sashiro (Sahakusan), it would be understandable, but their home base is around Shimotsuke (Tochigi Prefecture). It would not be strange for them to extend their legs to Ibaraki and invade, but it is hard to imagine that they have a base there. There is a theory that the people who called it Sahakusan were people of immigrant descent who lived in the Kanto region before the invasion of Toyokiirihiko's descendants. Since ``sashi'' is a Korean loan word meaning ``slash-and-burn'', it is said that the mountain is located in the middle of slash-and-burn cultivation, so ``Sashi Mountain'' became ``Sahaku Mountain.'' In the Kanto region, slash-and-burn farmland seems to have been called sashi, and Kunio Yanagita has also researched the origin of Musashi Province (present-day Yokohama, all of Tokyo, and all of Saitama) as ``originating from the creation of slash-and-burn farmland (sashi) by steaming thicket.'' Considering the topography, ``a mountain in the middle of a slash-and-burn field'' would be more fitting. If I were to imagine, this would be the place where people from overseas settled in Kasama and engaged in slash-and-burn cultivation together with the indigenous Jomon people. The mountain that towers over the area is called ``Sashi no Yama,'' and the shrine built on the top of the mountain overlooking the cultivated land to pray for a rich harvest of sashi is probably Sashino Shrine. (Original) 佐志能神社と呼ばれる神社は現在、茨城県内には４社ある。笠間市に１つと石岡市に３つだ。 延喜式神名帳にある「常陸国新治郡　小一座　佐志能神社」の論社とされているが、笠間市も石岡市も江戸時代はどちらも茨城郡だった。これは文禄年間（1592年～1596年）の太閤検地により、新治郡の一部を茨城郡に組み込んだ際、笠間市周辺が茨城郡となったためで、それまでは笠間市周辺は新治郡だった。石岡市はずっと茨城郡のため、延喜式神名帳にある「佐志能神社」は笠間市にある佐志能神社だと思われる。 祭神は豊城入彦命（トヨキイリヒコ）、建御雷之神（タケミカヅチ）、大国主（オオクニヌシ）の三神だが、これは明治5年（1873年）に再建された時にどういう経緯か不明だが勝手に決められた祭神であり、延喜式神名帳に記載されている祭神は「一座」であるため、今の祭神は本来の祭神ではない。 笠間の佐志能神社は佐白山の頂上、笠間城跡の天守曲輪跡にある。延喜式神名帳に載るほどの古社だが、佐志能神社があったという伝承しかなく、明記されている文書は存在しない。 笠間城を藩庁として使用していた笠間藩の藩医・久保精宇が正徳元年（1711年）に編纂した「笠間城記」には、「孝徳天皇の御宇、大悲の伽藍山上に建つ。時に白雉、白狐、白鹿ありて山頂を護る。因って三白山と号す。時に一百余の僧坊あり。甍を比べ、軒を連ね山上より山下に至る」とある。 これは山号を佐白山と変えて今でも残っている正福寺のことで、寺の縁起によれば、「白雉2年（651年）猟師の粒浦（つうら）氏が獲物を占ったところ、鏡の中に霊木を護る白馬、白鹿、白雉が現れたので、仏師に千手観音像を刻ませ、山号は三白山にした」と伝えられ、孝徳天皇の御宇（645年～654年）という記述と一致する。 この時に佐志能神社があったか定かではないが、「続日本後紀」（869年）に、承和4年（837年）に「常陸国新治郡の佐志能神と真壁郡の大国玉神が官社に預かる。この年、特に霊験があったためである」とあることから、神仏混淆の時代なので正福寺の敷地内に佐志能神社があった可能性は高い。 笠間城の伝承によれば、この正福寺は鎌倉時代初期に布引山・徳蔵寺（茨城県城里村に現存）と勢力争いをしており、劣勢となった正福寺は下野守護・宇都宮頼綱に援軍を求め、徳蔵寺勢力と戦ってこれを滅ぼしたが、頼綱が築城した笠間城が邪魔になり、今度は助けてくれた頼綱と敵対して滅ぼされるという情けない衰滅の歴史がある。 棚ぼたで正福寺と徳蔵寺の寺領を占領した頼綱は甥の宇都宮時朝に笠間城を譲り、時朝は姓を笠間に改めて笠間城を治めた。 「笠間城記」によれば、笠間城主となった時朝は、「神社を毀い、伽藍を破り、以て城郭を経始す」とあり、これが建保2年（1214年）に焼失した時のことだろう。続いて「昔時は鎮守の神六座あり。阿武権現、𠮭路破瘕魔（クロバカマ。クは旧字のため表示不可。黒袴とする)権現、小聖権現、八幡宮、稲荷社、弁財天社」とある。 この六座の神を祀る神社のいずれかが佐志能神社と思われる。可能性が高いのは、山頂にあったという「阿武権現」か「黒袴権現」、本丸にあった「小聖権現」の３社であろうか。 「新編常陸国誌」（1899年）は佐志能神社の祭神を「阿武権現」「黒袴権現」「小聖権現」の三座とし、神名は不詳としている。 また、「阿武黒袴はもと山の絶頂阿武山にあり、今の殿主のある所なり。阿武は獄（山頂）の義にて絶頂あるを以て名とせり」とあり、佐白山の頂上に少し高くなった所があり、そこを阿武山といい、阿武山に阿武黒袴の二神を祀っていたということになるが、前述したように、延喜式神名帳には「一座」とあることから、いずれか一座の神が佐志能神社の本来の神であろう。 「笠間城記」には「阿武山に其社ありしを、宇都宮氏笠間を領せし時、今池（下一毛村）に遷せり」とあり、阿武権現と黒袴権現は下市毛村（現、稲荷町の近森稲荷神社）に遷されたと言っている。 「茨城県神社写真帳」（1941年）には、「宇都宮長門守時朝此處（佐志能山）に城塁を構く、依て祠を同郡下市毛黒袴へ遷し以て鎮守となす」とあり、恐らく黒袴神社の祠と思われるが、どれかの社を遷座したことは「笠間城記」と遷座先の場所も一致する。 「笠間の文化財読本　郷土の神社　上」（1977年）には、「近年まで笠間駅近くの専売公社生産事務の敷地内に阿武権現、黒袴権現、小聖権現の合祀社があった」とあり、3社を遷座したとなっている。 また、笠間城下にある城山稲荷神社（城山出世稲荷神社）の由緒では、「佐白山に陳座していたが、元久年間（1205年～1206年）に山麓に下ろされた」とある。これが佐白山の稲荷社であり、塩谷時朝が徳蔵寺勢力と戦う際に山麓に城を築いた段階で稲荷社は遷されたのであろう。 これらを時系列で整理すると以下のようになる。 ① 651年、佐白山に正福寺建立。おそらく佐志能神社は既にあった。 ② 837年、佐白山の佐志能神社が官社となる。 ③ 1205年、笠間山山麓に塩谷時朝・朝業が笠間城築城。この時、稲荷社だけは麓に下ろされ、後に城山出世稲荷神社となる。 ④ 1214年、塩谷時朝・時業によって正福寺壊滅。佐志能神社（阿武権現または黒袴権現）と三社(小聖権現、八幡宮、弁財天社)も焼失。 ⑤ 1235年、笠間城完成。佐志能神社（阿武権現または黒袴権現）と三社は山から下ろされて再建。 ⑥ 1250年頃、笠間城内に正福寺再建。 稲荷社以外の遷座先は不明だが、佐志能神社と考えられる阿武権現と黒袴権現は、「笠間城記」や「茨城県神社写真帳」から下市毛村に遷されたと思われる。 この祠は「三権現祠」と呼ばれていたことから、「阿武権現」「黒袴権現」「小聖権現」の3祠の合祀社なのであろう。 このうち、どれが佐志能神社であったのかは分からない。 小聖権現は「新編常陸国誌」によれば、「小聖は山中の宍崎（ししざき）と云う所にあり。名義詳ならずや」とあり、笠間城の宍ヶ崎にあった物見櫓付近にあったようだ。宍ヶ崎物見櫓は本丸西端付近にあったというから、佐白山の山頂にあったという「阿武権現」や「黒袴権現」よりは下に位置するから佐志能神社とは考え難い。 しかし、笠間市の観光ＨＰによれば、「三権現祠」は「阿武権現」「黒袴権現」を祀る社だと言っている。そしてＨＰでは「阿武権現」が佐志能神社だとして「阿武権現」だけを現在の佐志能神社に遷座し、「黒袴権現」はその地に留めたとあり、「小聖権現」は完全に無視されている。 さらに「黒袴権現」は「どういう神なのか分からない」という理由で、稲荷社を合祀させて名前も「稲荷社」にして完全に黒袴権現の名前を消し、それが現在の「近森稲荷神社」となったとある。 笠間市は阿武権現＝佐志能神社としたが。実際はどの祠が佐志能神社であったのか、推測できるヒントさえないので何とも言えない。 確かに「頂上」を意味する「阿武」の方が佐志能神社としてはしっくりくるだろうが、山そのものがご神体なら、神社名は「佐白山神社」であり、「佐志能山神社」となったはずだ。「山」が着いてない以上、元々山を祀る神社ではなく、別の意味があったと思われ、それならば山頂に祀ることもないはずだ。 今の祭神は阿武権現ではなく豊城入彦命（トヨキイリヒコ）、建御雷之神（タケミカヅチ）、大国主神（オオクニヌシ）（大己貴命と同神）であり、佐白山とは関係ないように見えるが、これは「新撰姓氏録」（815年）の「右京皇別」に「佐志怒公、豊城入彦命四世孫大荒田別命之後也」とあり、同書「和泉国皇別」に「佐代公、上野朝臣同祖、豊城入彦命之後也」とあることから、佐志怒、佐代の読み方が佐志能、佐白に似ているので、子孫が始祖の豊城入彦命を祀ったのが佐白山の佐志能神社である、という考証が「新編常陸国誌」に記載されているので、これを採用したのだろう。 だが、佐志怒公が祖先のトヨキイリヒコを祀った山が佐志怒山（佐白山）と呼ばれるだろうか？　トヨキイリヒコ山というなら分かる。または佐志怒公の本拠地が佐志怒山（佐白山）と呼ばれるなら分かるが、彼らの本拠地は下野（栃木県）あたりだ。茨城まで足を伸ばして侵攻してきてもおかしくはないが、拠点を持っているとは考え難い。 佐白山と呼んでいたのはトヨキイリヒコの子孫たちが侵攻するより前に関東に居住していた渡来系の人々であるという説がある。「サシ」が朝鮮系外来語「焼き畑」を意味することから、焼き畑の中にある山ということで、「サシの山」→「佐白山」になったというのだ。関東では焼き畑農地をサシと呼んでいたようで、柳田国男も武蔵国（いまの横浜～東京全域～埼玉全域あたり）の由来を「雑木林を蒸（ム）して焼き畑農地（サシ）を作るに由来する」と考証している。地形からして「焼き畑の中にある山」の方がしっくりくる。 妄想すれば、渡来系の人々が笠間に住み着き、土着の縄文人たちと共に焼き畑を行ったのがこの場ではないだろうか。その地にそびえ立つ山を「サシの山」と呼び、耕作した地を見渡せるその山の頂上に、サシの豊穣を願って建てた祠が「サシの祠」であり、佐志能神社ではないだろうか。

(Translated by Google) This is a shrine on the ruins of a castle, and is a spot where there are rumors of occult things. As others have mentioned, the stone walls collapsed during the Great East Japan Earthquake, and it is unfortunate that recovery has been delayed since then. If you visit here, we recommend that you go a little further and go to the Ishikura, which is located beyond the back of the shrine building. (Original) 城跡の神社で、オカルトな噂もあったりするスポット。他の人も言及されている通り、東日本大震災で石垣等が崩れ、その後の復旧も遅れているのが残念です。 ここを訪ねたらほんの少し足を延ばして、社殿奥から先にある石倉にも行かれることをお勧めします。

Very cool and well kept shrine. There are some very old trees at this shrine. There are steps or you can drive up to the top.

(Translated by Google) ◆20250105 Susanoo’s wife is the deity enshrined⛩️ I'm curious about the place name "Inada" ⛩️Is it related to the Seiwa-Genji clan? There is "Sainenji Temple, the birthplace of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism" nearby, is there a connection? 🤔So interesting! (Original) ◆20250105 スサノオの奥さんが御祭神⛩️ 「稲田」の地名が気になって来ました〜⛩️清和源氏関係ある？近くに「浄土真宗発祥地の西念寺」あるし関係ある？🤔面白すぎるー！

(Translated by Google) ✳️You can feel the history as you climb the long stairs. There is also a shrine dedicated to Princess Inada, and the precincts are spacious. There is also a large field for ball games next door, which you can climb from the back by car. (Original) ✳️長い階段を登ると歴史を感じる雰囲気で、稲田姫を祀った社殿もあり、境内は広く、隣には球技のできる広いグラウンドもあり、車で裏から登れます。

(Translated by Google) Is it okay to park? With this in mind, I parked my car next to the stairs and went to worship. Once you reach the top of the stairs, you will find a quite impressive worship hall and main shrine in the spacious grounds. I prayed in peace and quiet. There was a park or square next door, and the cherry blossoms were blooming beautifully! (Original) 駐車して大丈夫かな？と思いつつ、階段前の脇に車を停めさせて頂き、参拝。 階段を登りきると、広々とした境内に中々立派な拝殿と本殿が。 静けさの中、心静かにお参りさせて頂きました。 お隣に公園というか広場があり、桜が綺麗に咲いておりました！

(Translated by Google) You can get the goshuin at your home in front of the stairs leading to the shrine.Thank you very much for coming out of your home to get the goshuin, even though your feet seemed to be bad. There is a shrine when you go up the stairs. (Original) 御朱印は参道入り階段手前のご自宅でいただけます、足がお悪いようでしたがご自宅から出ていただいて御朱印の御対応ありがとうございました。 階段上ると拝殿があります。

(Translated by Google) It is unknown when it was first built, but it seems to have quite a long history as it is an Engishiki shrine. The current shrine building is said to have been rebuilt in 1848. In addition to the shrine that enshrined the parents of the enshrined deity, Inada Hime no Mikoto, there were also Tenmangu Shrine, Inari Shrine, etc. Although there is a main shrine (Okunoin) nearby, I regret not being able to visit it due to circumstances. 💦　The legend of "Koi no Izumi", which is the origin of the name of the rice field...If you are interested, please check it out. (⁠◔⁠‿⁠◔⁠) (Original) 創建は不明ですが延喜式内社なので、歴史はかなり古そうです。現在の社殿は嘉永元年(1848)に再建されたとの事です。境内にはご祭神の奇稲田姫命の夫父母を祀った神社の他、天満宮や稲荷神社等も祀られていました。近くに本宮(奥の院)があるのに、都合により参拝できずちょっと後悔。💦　稲田の地名の由来になった"好井の泉"の伝説……興味のある方は是非。(⁠◔⁠‿⁠◔⁠)

(Translated by Google) It is a quiet and pleasant shrine on top of a small hill. The deity enshrined is Princess Inada, but her parents, Princess Ashinashi and Princess Tenashi, and her husband, Princess Susanoo, are also enshrined. It is wonderful to see the whole family together. (Original) 小高い丘の上にある静かで雰囲気のよい神社です。御祭神は奇稲田姫命ですが、ご両親の足名椎命・手名椎命、旦那様の素戔嗚命も一緒にお祀りされております。家族がそろっていて素敵です。

This was such a fun experience! It was my first time doing pottery and the instructor was so funny, patient and kind. I definitely want to come again!

(Translated by Google) My 6th grade son and I tried out an electric potter's wheel. (My wife is in charge of photography) It was a rainy day, but the production was done indoors so it wasn't a problem. There is a toilet, but it smells really bad. Let's get this done somewhere first. This seems to be a long-established pottery, and I was able to receive close guidance from the master in the room next door, where many of the students were working hard on their creations. It was empty and we were the only ones there, so the master (the 7th generation potter?) had us all to himself and taught us all the time. This was my third time making pottery, and I used too much force and it went "squiggly" and bent quite a bit, but my master fixed it and it was back to normal. It was my son's first time, but he taught me well and was able to do it to my satisfaction, and he seemed to have a lot of fun. You can make 3 1 course. I made a teacup and two flat plates, and my son made a teacup, a teacup, and a flat plate. The shape can be determined freely. Don't worry, you'll learn the tips for making each shape before you start. Once completed, choose the color of the piece: glaze. This is a little difficult to understand, and I choose the glaze by looking at the finish of the glaze applied to the sample teacup, but if it is a teacup or flat plate, it is difficult to imagine the color after completion, so I first set up a gallery where the completed works are lined up. Since there is a large room, I think it is better to check the glaze and the finished image of the work. Make sure you don't end up choosing a glaze and thinking it wasn't the right one. One work per person is included in the course fee until it is baked and delivered to you, but you can choose to discard or purchase the remaining two works. Since we went to make pieces that we would use on a daily basis, we bought all the remaining four pieces, and the cost for two people including additional shipping and baking costs was about 13,000 yen (for six pieces). It was a lot of fun and a great memory. The piece I made when I was a student cracked after I fired it, but maybe because I used clay and the firing method better, even the piece that was bent once arrived without cracking. We recommend the electric potter's wheel experience for your child's pottery experience! *(Photo: The brown teacup, green teacup, and blue plate are my son's creations. He is an elementary school student, but with his support, he is able to make fairly decent ones.) The first picture shows the thin strip in the center of the 6th work. I made a pink tea bowl, and this glaze is recommended for women! It's very cute and my wife loves it too. I'm glad I chose the 5th two-color flat plate because it's a glaze! Please look forward to seeing the finished product after making it and choosing the glaze. (It will take 1-2 months to arrive) (Original) 私と小６の息子で電動ろくろ体験しました。（妻は写真係）雨の日でしたが、製作は室内なので問題なかったです。トイレはありますがめっちゃ臭いです。先にどこかで済ませておきましょう。こちらは由緒ある窯元みたいで、お弟子さんがたくさん制作に励んでいる隣の部屋で師匠じきじきに指導をしてもらえました。すいていて自分たちしかいなかったので師匠（窯元の７代目？）独り占めして付きっ切りで教えてもらえました。私は陶芸3回目でしたが、力が入りすぎて「ぐにゃっ」とかなり曲がったのですが師匠が直して元通りになりました。息子は初めてでしたが、上手に指導くださり満足のいくものでき、とても楽しそうでした。1コース３つ作れます。私は茶碗と平皿２つ、息子は湯呑と茶碗と平皿作りました。形は自由に決められます。それぞれの形にする作り方のコツは事前に習ってから始めるのでご安心ください。完成後は作品の色：釉薬（ゆうやく）を選びます。これが少しわかりにくく、サンプルの湯呑に塗ってある釉薬の仕上がりを見て選ぶのですが、茶碗や平皿だと完成後の色合いを想像するのが難しいので、先に完成後の作品が並ぶギャラリー的な部屋があるので、釉薬と作品の完成イメージをしっかり確認した方がいいと思います。釉薬選んでからこれじゃなかったとならないようにしましょう。1人１作品は焼いて届けてくれるまでコース料金に含まれていますが、残り２つは破棄するか、買い取るか選べます。私たちは日ごろ使う作品を作りに行ったので残りの４作品もすべて買って、追加の送料や焼き上げ代金を含め2人分で13000円（6作品分）くらいでした。とっても楽しくていい思い出になりました。学生時代作った作品は焼いた後割れちゃってたのですが、土や焼き方がいいのか、一度ぐにゃっと曲がった作品も割れずに届きました。お子さんの陶芸体験は電動ろくろ体験がおすすめです！※（写真：茶色の湯呑、緑の茶碗、青の皿が息子の作品です。小学生ですが、サポートしてくれるので割とちゃんとしたのが作れます。）1枚目、6作品の中央の薄ピンク色の茶碗作りましたが、こちら女性におすすめの釉薬です！とてもかわいく妻もお気に入り。私は5枚目の2色の平皿が選んでよかったと思う釉薬です！是非製作と釉薬選んだ後の作品が届くのを楽しみに体験して見てください。（届くのに1～2か月かかります）

(Translated by Google) I had a potter's wheel experience on December 7th! In one word, the teachers are the best! I used easy-to-understand expressions so that everyone could have fun, and there was laughter and laughter...I really had fun spinning the potter's wheel! Anyway, the explanation is easy to understand! Pottery tips include meat buns, onions, and donuts! After we practiced, he let us make it by himself, and so that we could finish it ourselves, he gave each of us a lot of praise for what we did well, and humorously gave us advice about what we were weak at! I feel like a potter! I'm looking forward to the finished product (Original) 12月7日にろくろ体験しました！一言で言うと、先生が最高です！ みんなが楽しく出来るように、わかりやすい表現で、笑いあり、笑いあり…ホント楽しくろくろが回せました！ とにかく説明がわかりやすい！ 陶芸のコツは、肉まん、玉ねぎ、ドーナツ！ 練習したら、一人で作らせてくれて、自分で仕上げるために、1人ずつ良いところはめちゃくちゃ褒めて、苦手な部分は面白おかしくアドバイス！もー気分は陶芸家！ 仕上がりが楽しみです

(Translated by Google) This electric potter's wheel experience is recommended. The teacher taught in a polite, friendly and fun way. I started by setting the clay balls one by one using individual sawing. When I tried the potter's wheel a long time ago, it was only a few grinds, and it was over in about an hour, but I was able to experience it for about an hour and a half to two hours. Next time I go to Kasama, I would like to visit here again. Especially recommended for those who want to experience it thoroughly! (Original) こちらの電動ろくろ体験はオススメです。 先生が丁寧かつフレンドリーに楽しく教えてくださいました。 個挽きで粘土の玉を1個ずつセットするところから行いました。かなり昔にろくろ体験した時は数挽きで、1時間くらいでぱっと終わってしまいましたが、1時間半〜2時間くらいみっちり体験できました。 次回笠間に行くのであれば、またこちらに伺いたいです。しっかり体験したいという人には特にオススメです!

(Translated by Google) It was my first pottery experience. I was told that I would be able to make three pieces and have one fired, but I paid extra and had them all fired! Everyone at the shop was friendly and very kind. The instructor who taught me pottery was very good at teaching, and it was a fun and interesting time! I'd like to go again. Thank you very much. (Original) 初めての陶芸体験でした。 3個作り1個が焼いていただけるとの事でしたが、追加料金で全てやいてもらいました！ お店の方皆さん気さくな方たちで とても優しかったです。 陶芸を指導してくださったインストラクターのお兄さんはとても教え方が上手で しかも面白く楽しい時間でした！ また、行きたいと思います。 ありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) We participated in making pottery using a potter's wheel. The plan is to make three pieces of pottery for 3,550 yen and have one of them fired.If you want to have the second and subsequent pieces fired, it will cost an additional 1,100 yen for each piece. Before I went, my wife and I were talking about having someone bake something well-done, but the instructor was better at teaching and somehow we ended up doing better. I ended up making three different shapes like ``This is a rice bowl'' and ``This is a natto bowl,'' and in the end I had them all baked (lol). It looks like it will take about 2 months to bake and ship, so I can't wait. I found it surprisingly fun to mindlessly shape things on the potter's wheel and would like to go again. (Original) ろくろを使っての陶芸作りに参加しました。 3550円で陶器を3個作り、その中のどれか1つを焼いてもらうプランで、2つ目以降を焼いてもらうには1個につきプラス1,100円。 行く前は「出来のいいやつを焼いてもらおう」なんて妻と話してましたが、インストラクターの方が教え上手で何となくいい形になり 「これはご飯茶碗」「これは納豆茶碗」などと3つとも別な形の物を作ってしまい、結局は全部焼いてもらうことに（笑） 焼いて発送まで2ヶ月位かかるそうなので待ち遠しいです。 無心でろくろに向かって形を整えるのが意外にも楽しくてまた行きたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) My boyfriend and I had a lesson together the other day♪ Mr. Shimizu is a great teacher☆Thank you for teaching us in a fun way, mixing in jokes and praising us♪ Even though it was his first time making pottery, he created a wonderful piece♪ I'd love to come again♪ I'm looking forward to receiving his piece in 2-3 months♪ (Original) 先日、彼と二人でお世話になりました♪ とても教え方が上手な清水先生☆ジョークを交えながら楽しく褒めて教えてくださって、ありがとうございました♪ 彼は陶芸初体験ながらも素敵な作品が作れました♪ また伺いたいと思います♪ 2〜3ヶ月後、作品が届くのが楽しみです♪