Fukuda Shrine
📍 Okayama, Kurashiki · 3-14-53 Kitaune, Kurashiki City, Okayama 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
Located in the Kitaune district of Kurashiki, this shrine has long been the spiritual refuge of mothers and expectant women. Countless prayers for safe childbirth and children's wellbeing have blessed these grounds. The warmth of maternal love radiates from every corner, drawing pilgrims across seasons. As guardian, I feel honored to witness such tender devotion and deep human connection to the sacred.
Benefits
Household protectionSafe childbirthChildren's guardianship