Yatsuki Jinja
📍 Nara, Nara · Kita-Katsuragi-gun Kawai-cho, Kawai 99
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
Yatsuki Jinja is an ancient protective shrine of Kawai-cho. This sanctuary has long been cherished as a spiritual support for the people of the community. The name Yatsuki is mystical and beautiful, evoking the sense that even in the silence of night, the kami watches over us with warmth and care. Local residents have continued their devotion across generations, and important sacred rituals are performed with the changing seasons. It is truly a shrine deeply rooted in the community.
Benefits
family safetycommunity peacewarding off misfortunegood fortunewish fulfillmentsafe travel
