Oofuna Shrine
📍 Gifu, Yaohizu · 4424 Yaohizu, Yaohizu Town, Kamo District, Gifu
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 stands peacefully by the waters of Yaohizu, its history intertwined with the river's eternal flow. Boatmen and merchants have long sought blessings for safe passage and prosperous ventures at this sacred site. The shrine's deep connection to water and commerce has been preserved through generations. The timeless beauty of the riverside setting, combined with centuries of faithful prayers, creates an atmosphere where blessings for safety and success feel tangible and assured.
Benefits
Safe voyageBusiness prosperityHousehold protection