Awashima Jinja
📍 Wakayama, Kainan · 1101 Kata, Shimotsu, Kainan, Wakayama 649-0162
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
Located by the seacoast of Kii, this ancient shrine has long been dedicated to protecting women throughout their lives. The goddess Awashima bestows blessings for safe childbirth and relief from women's ailments. For countless generations, women have sought solace and divine grace at this sacred sanctuary.
Benefits
Women's fortuneSafe childbirthHealth recovery
