Hikawa Jinja
📍 Shimane, Matsue · 858 Shinjiji-cho, Matsue, Shimane
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
Hikawa Jinja, nestled in Shinjiji's quiet hamlet, protects love in all its forms—young lovers' passion and long-married couples' enduring bonds. The white fox spirit has witnessed countless instances of profound emotional connection. This shrine blesses love's timeless power, transcending temporal change. Through ages, it continuously celebrates the sacred unbreakable thread binding human hearts.
Benefits
marital harmonylove protectionconnection blessing