Shimoshimizu Hachiman Jinja
📍 Shizuoka, Shizuoka · 2-3 Oka-cho, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka, Shizuoka
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
In the land of Shimoshimizu, blessed by the power of Hachiman, countless devotees have gathered throughout the ages seeking victory, learning, and prosperity. Whether warriors seeking triumph in battle, scholars pursuing knowledge, or families hoping for flourishing success, all come here to receive divine blessing. True to its name—meaning pure water—this shrine washes away spiritual impurity and grants the transformative power of new beginnings to all who visit.
Benefits
victory and successacademic achievementfamily prosperity