Gensho Shrine
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto City · 704-1 Kuze Nakakuze Town, Minami Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto
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
Standing in Kuze, Minami Ward, Gensho Shrine mysteriously brings ancient sea-faith into the mountains. It particularly honors women's strength and shields all from harm. Though distant from the ocean, one senses the poignant aroma of salt-tinged air. This shrine continues protecting south Kyoto, sustained by countless women pilgrims, radiating steady protective light.
Benefits
island goddesswomen's protectionsafe passage
