Kanahebi Mizu Jinja
📍 Miyagi, Mishikiyoshi Suijin 7 · Iwanuma, Iwanuma City
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
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
Kanajamizu Jinja is a special shrine that, as its name suggests, enshrines the deities of fortune and water. Since ancient times, snakes have been believed to be messengers of water deities and have been revered as auspicious creatures that bring good fortune. The shrine grounds are adorned with beautiful peonies that bloom in abundance, and during the flower festival season, it becomes crowded with many visitors. The pure power of the water deity combined with the abundant blessings of the golden snake is said to bestow special benefits upon those who visit. It has become a true power spot, drawing people from across the nation seeking increased good fortune.
Benefits
Financial luckBusiness prosperityWealth increaseGood fortune and prosperityProtection from water disastersFulfillment of wishes