Tsurugi Jinja
📍 Fukui, Fukui Prefecture · 113-1 Oda, Echizen Town, Nyu District
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
Tsurugi Jinja is an ancient shrine located in Oda, the land once ruled by the ancestors of Oda Nobunaga. As the shrine name "Tsurugi" indicates, it is known as a shrine with proven spiritual efficacy regarding military fortune and victory in competition. Due to its connection to the Oda clan, it is said that many military commanders during the Age of Warring States visited to pray for victory. A solemn atmosphere pervades the grounds, drawing the hearts of worshippers to focus. Even today it is cherished by local people as a shrine that lends strength at life's crucial moments.
Benefits
Victory in competitionMilitary fortunePrayer for certain victoryCareer advancement and good fortuneBusiness successWarding off calamity