Introduction to Himuro Shrine: Himuro Shrine is also a very rare shrine in Japan that enshrines the God of Ice. After Emperor Genmei moved the capital to Heijo Kyo in 710, an ice pond and ice chamber for ice production and storage were built on the upper reaches of the Yoshijo River. It is said that since Heijōkyo, the ice stored in winter has been used to worship the ice god in spring every year, praying for good weather and a good harvest in the new year.