Kaijinja
📍 Hyogo, 5-1 Miyamoto-cho · Tarumi Ward, Kobe City
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:30
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
Kaijinja, enshrined in Tarumi, Kobe, is a sacred shrine dedicated to the deity of the sea. Standing on a high plateau overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, it has long been deeply revered by local people as a guardian deity of maritime safety and fisheries. Along with the development of the port city of Kobe, many sailors and fishermen have prayed here for safe voyages throughout its history. From the shrine grounds, one can enjoy a beautiful view of the sea, which purifies the hearts of visitors.
Benefits
Maritime safetyNavigation safetyFisheries prosperityTraffic safetyTravel safetyBusiness prosperity
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