Shirasaki Hachimangu
📍 Yamaguchi, Iwakuni City · 12-6 Ima, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi
📿 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
Upon Ima's sacred white promontory, this shrine embodies the warrior spirit of Emperor Ojin. Those approaching with pure hearts find themselves blessed with victory and clarity. The very landscape—white cliffs rising from the earth—speaks to the purity required to access true power. Warriors ancient and modern have gathered here seeking strength and cleansing. The accumulated honor of honorable deeds permeates these grounds. Here the spirit is refined and courage affirmed eternal.
Benefits
Evil wardingVictoryWarrior blessing