Tsushima Jinja
📍 Toyama, Tsushima-cho 3-8 · Toyama, Toyama Prefecture, Toyama
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Tsushima Jinja, enshrined in Tsushima-cho, is a shrine dedicated to Takehayasusanoo no Mikoto, known as a god who wards off epidemics. Since ancient times, it has been venerated as a spiritually efficacious shrine that protects people from illness and calamity. As the guardian deity of the community, it receives many visitors especially during the summer season when epidemics are prevalent, where people pray for good health and freedom from disease. The precincts are enveloped in a quiet and serene atmosphere, making it an ideal place to purify body and spirit.
Benefits
prevention of epidemicsgood health and longevityprotection from calamitieshealth and longevityfamily safetygood fortune and blessings
