Kan'ei Shrine (also known as Sankei Shrine)

The Shinto shrine, San'ei-jinja (also known as San'ei-yama-jinja), located in Tsukuba City, evokes a sense of the historical value of sericulture. There are many things that make you feel the history, such as the milestones built in Meiji 13 and the buildings built in Showa 3. In addition, there is a souvenir shop that sells yokan, a traditional Japanese sweet, which is perfect for souvenirs. This shrine, which has been revered as the god of sericulture in the Tsukuba region, still retains legends such as Wake no Kiyomaro and the story of the golden princess. Visitors can experience the sericulture culture along with its historical atmosphere.

The Sankagei Shrine (also known as the San'ei-yama Shrine) in Tsukuba City has been a place of worship for the silk industry since ancient times. This place, where legends of Wakikusa Hiro and Kinjiki Hime still live on, is the head temple of all Sankagei Shrines in the Kanto region, and its historical value is immeasurable. In addition, at the former souvenir shop on the approach to the shrine, you can enjoy local flavors unique to the area. Please come and feel the prestigious atmosphere of this shrine, surrounded by beautiful grounds and historic buildings, which is said to be the top shrine in Japan.

The Cankiri Shrine (also known as the San'ei-yama Shrine) in Tsukuba City is a historic tourist spot known as the birthplace of silk. A milestone erected in 1880 remains, telling the story of the area's once-thriving sericulture industry. The shrine is also the headquarters of all Cankiri Shrines nationwide, where the sericulture origin faith, which began with the legend of the Golden Princess, is widely believed. Why not experience the historic atmosphere of this revered place, which has long been worshipped as the god of sericulture in the Tsukuba region and is considered the top shrine in Japan?

The Saganokami Shrine (also known as the Saganoyama Shrine) in Tsukuba City is a breathtaking spot where cherry blossoms and ancient tombs create a beautiful landscape alongside the history of sericulture. In the spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, making for an exceptional backdrop for photography. The surrounding ancient tombs are also a must-see. Here, you can feel the presence of the gods of sericulture, Waka Hiro Musha, and the legend of the Golden Princess, which have been worshipped in the Tsukuba region for many years. Why not come and enjoy the natural beauty and history of Japan at this unforgettable location?

The Cankage Shrine (also known as the Silkworm Mountain Shrine) in Tsukuba City is a historic tourist spot that evokes the history of sericulture. During the traditional silkworm festival held in spring, you can experience the entire process from breeding to cocoon-making. In addition, the delicious yokan (sweet bean jelly) is a popular souvenir. This place, where the legends of Wake no Kiyomaro and Konjikihime still live on, leaves a deep impression on travelers from all over Japan. Why not feel the history of being called the number one shrine in Japan along with the picturesque scenery?