Kajou Tamaoya Shrine
📍 Yamaguchi, Hofu · Isae, Hofu, Yamaguchi
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 dedicated to Tamaoya, the deity of jade-crafting, has preserved ancient artisan traditions. The name itself echoes with the work of skilled craftspeople. The god of creation and craft watches over all who labor with dedication. Artisans seeking skill improvement have come here for generations. Where technique meets heart, blessings flow eternally, transcending time itself.
Benefits
Jade-craft blessingAncestral prosperityArtistic skill