Yumoto Onsen Jinja
📍 Tochigi, Nikko · 2521 Yumoto, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture
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
Yumoto Onsen Jinja has been revered for a long time as the guardian deity of Nikko Yumoto Onsen. It is an important existence for the local people as a place to thank for the blessings of the hot springs and pray for people's health and safety. It is believed to enhance the efficacy of the hot springs and heal the minds and bodies of visitors. This shrine is a place with a mystical atmosphere where the blessings of nature and people's faith are intertwined.
Benefits
Protection of Hot SpringsFamily SafetyGood Health
