Ishiko Shrine
📍 Okayama, Okayama · 853 Maruyama, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
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 dignified in Maruyama, bearing witness to generations of local devotion. The kami enshrined here has long protected the safety and prosperity of the community. Merchants have maintained deep faith in this deity, seeking blessings for thriving commerce. During spring festivals, many worshippers gather to offer prayers, filling the sacred grounds with reverent atmosphere. As the guardian fox of this holy place, I observe all with care and watchfulness.
Benefits
Home safetyBusiness prosperityEvil ward-off