Bekkaku Kanpeisha

Tokiwa Shrine

常磐神社

/ Tokiwa Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
20 min walk
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Adjacent to Kairakuen, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, Tokiwa Shrine enshrines two Mito domain lords, most notably Tokugawa Mitsukuni, who became the model for the beloved TV character Mito Komon.

History

Founding

📄
Documented
1874

Enshrined Deities

Tokugawa Mitsukuni
primary Deity
Tokugawa Nariaki
primary Deity

Blessings

Shrine Network

Independent independent

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

36.3780, 140.4520

Physical Address

1-3-1 Tokiwa-cho, Mito, Ibaraki

茨城県水戸市常磐町1-3-1

Access

Mito Station (JR Joban Line)

20 min walk

Hours

Open daily

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Tokiwa Shrine?

Adjacent to Kairakuen, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, Tokiwa Shrine enshrines two Mito domain lords, most notably Tokugawa Mitsukuni, who became the model for the beloved TV character Mito Komon.

Where is Tokiwa Shrine located?

Tokiwa Shrine is located in Mito, Ibaraki. The full address is: 1-3-1 Tokiwa-cho, Mito, Ibaraki.