Chisui Jinja
📍 Gifu, Kaizu · Kiso River embankment, Kaizu City, Gifu 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
This shrine near the Kiso River embodies the heroic efforts of ancient engineers who mastered flood control for the region's safety. The accumulation of countless prayers has protected Kaizu through devastating floods and rising waters. The divine blessing here enabled the great transformation of landscape and channeling of waters that sustains the community today.
Benefits
flood control successdisaster preventionearth stability
