Whatever the belief system or whoever they're dedicated to, shrines have a way of making you contemplative. Check out Ubushina Shrine and share a quiet moment with the local faithful.
If you're spending a while in Utazu, Ubushina Shrine is a good place to start your exploring. This sacred place is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you on the go here. Marugame Castle, Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art, and Great Seto Bridge are also waiting to be explored close by.