Soma Jinja
📍 Fukushima, Fukushima · Soma City, Soma City Nakamura Aza Kitamachi 140
📿 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
Soma Jinja is an ancient shrine with ties to the Soma clan, situated in the center of Soma City. The Soma clan was a prominent samurai family continuing from the Heian period, having ruled this land for over 700 years. The shrine has been revered as the tutelary deity of the Soma clan, serving an important role as a place to pray for the military fortune and longevity of successive lords and the peace of the domain's people. Today it maintains deep connections with traditional events such as the Soma Nomao, continuing to watch over the valiant figures of warriors. As a symbol of regional pride and tradition, it is beloved by many people.
Benefits
military fortune and longevityvictory in competitionfamily prosperitylocal pridetradition preservationregional developmentprotection from misfortune
