Taga Shrine 多賀神社

A shrine dedicated to fertility

This shrine is said to be a spot where you can pray for fertility. The garden in the shrine precinct is dotted with statuary depicting private parts. It's not suitable for all audiences. Sure, it draws prurient interest. But bear in mind the point of the shrine is a kind of sympathetic magic - ritualized objects and ceremonies to influence the world of those seeking a boost to fertility. On the veranda, a huge wooden phallus is a popular object of veneration. Inside is a museum that seems more anthropological than inspiring of amorousness. But if you're giggling and making eyes at each other as you wander through it with your sweetheart, maybe the shrine is fulfilling its mission.