Ashizumi Shrine
📍 Shiga, Takashima · 1707-1 Hirokawa, Imazu, Takashima, 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
A shrine enshrined in Hirokawa, long protecting the safety of travelers. As the guardian of feet and journeys, countless pilgrims have visited to pray for safe passage before embarking on long roads. Closely connected with Yukue Tenjin Shrine, it protects devotees in both learning and travel.
Benefits
Foot safetyJourney protectionGood fortune