Tenso Shrine
📍 Shiga, Otsu · Kyomachi, Otsu, Shiga
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
The Tenso Shrine, nestled in Kyomachi of Otsu, serves as a guardian of the imperial lineage descended from the heavenly deities. Its role as protector of the bloodline of emperors has made it a place of deep reverence throughout history, particularly favored by the imperial family. The shrine's enduring spiritual power continues to bless those who seek the protection of heaven and the prosperity that comes from divine ancestry.
Benefits
Heavenly protectionOpening fortuneProsperity of descendants
