Onsen Jinja
📍 Nagasaki, Unzen · 319 Unzen, Obama, Unzen
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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
Enshrined on the sacred peak of Unzen, a shrine governing the blessings of hot springs. At the renowned hot spring area of Unzen Onsen, it has long been a sacred place praying for the good health of those who visit for hot spring therapy. With the divine power of the mountain deities and hot springs dwelling within, it possesses the precious virtue of purifying body and mind. It protects the hot springs, a blessing of the volcano, and brings health and healing to all who visit. It is a special shrine where one can feel the powerful life force of nature.
Benefits
healing from illnesslongevity and healthpurification of body and mindprotection of hot springstravel safetyhealing