Takaou Shrine

📍 Tochigi, Kamiisagawa · 1034 Higashi Ase, Kamiisagawa-chou, Kamiisagawa-gun, Tochigi

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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

Takaou is an ancient water deity, enshrined here to oversee water's blessing and agricultural harmony. This shrine has been deeply revered by locals for its role in water management. This fox understands that watching water's flow and protecting humanity from disaster is sacred work—where nature and humanity find accord before this shrine.