Maruya Shinmeisha
📍 Aichi, Nagoya · 1-66 Maruyama Town, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya
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
Maruya Shinmeisha shrine in Nagoya's Chikusa ward honors Amaterasu, the sun goddess at the heart of Japanese spirituality. The shrine's radiant presence symbolizes divine light and protection. Throughout history, pilgrims have sought its blessings for illumination and prosperity. Visitors often report feeling renewed connection to the life-giving power of the sun itself.
Benefits
Amaterasu's blessingDivine illuminationProsperity and flourishing