Itate Hyozu Jinja
📍 Kagoshima, Aira-shi Kajiki-cho · Aira
📿 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
Itate Hyozu Jinja is an ancient shrine situated in Kajiki-cho, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture. As its valorous names "Itate" and "Hyozu" suggest, this shrine enshrines a kami with the character of a war deity. From ancient times it has gathered the deep faith of warriors and soldiers as a kami of martial fortune and victory in contests. The land of Kajiki is deeply colored by the samurai culture of the Satsuma domain, and this shrine too is closely linked to the region's history. Even today, many visitors come to this dependable kami, seeking aid at life's critical moments of contest.
Benefits
Long life in warfareVictory in contestsAchieving certain victoryWarding off evilFamily safetyBusiness prosperityTraffic safety
