Mizuma Jinja
📍 Nara, Mizuma · Katsuragi
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
Mizuma Jinja is a shrine enshrined in the Mizuma district of Katsuragi. This region has long been known as a land blessed with abundant water, supporting the livelihoods of the agricultural people living there. As its name suggests, this shrine has been cherished by local people as a sacred site enshrining the water deity. Along with the flow of pure water, it is revered as a deity that purifies people's hearts and brings forth abundant harvests. It is an important shrine passed down through generations as the guardian deity of the region.
Benefits
Abundant harvestsWater's blessingsHousehold peaceBusiness prosperityEvil preventionRegional stability
