Tsurusaki Jinja
📍 Okayama, Tsukubo District · Hayashima, Hayashima Town
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
Tsurusaki Jinja is enshrined in the land of Hayashima. This shrine, bearing the name of the crane, embodies faith in the crane, a symbol of longevity and happiness. Hayashima prospered long ago as a vital junction for transportation, and as many people came and went, this shrine has watched over the safety of travelers and the prosperity of the region. The crane is said to possess a lifespan of a thousand years and has been cherished as an auspicious bird. For the people of the region, it remains a sacred place where they entrust their wishes for peace and longevity, and it is still held in deep reverence.
Benefits
longevity prayerhousehold safetytraffic safetygood relationsbusiness prosperityprotection from calamity