Okibe Shrine
📍 Hokkaido, Okibe · 1066 Okibe, Okibe Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido
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
An Okibe Shrine in Okibe Town, where people have long prayed for fishing prosperity and maritime safety. Along the Monbetsu coast, fishermen visit each day seeking this shrine's protection for their journey to and from the sea. The deep faith of those who understand both the sea's blessings and its dangers gathers here. From ancient times to now, this shrine continues to shine as the spiritual foundation of Okibe's people.
Benefits
Fishing prosperityMaritime safetyCommunity protection
