Hirakawa Jinja
📍 Kanagawa, Yokohama · 4-48-1 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
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
Hirakawa Jinja is a community-based shrine nestled in the verdant residential area of Utsukushigaoka. For a long time, it has attracted the faith of many people as a guardian deity of academic success and traffic safety. Its quiet and calm grounds offer visitors a peaceful time. The prayers of people wishing for the healthy growth of children and safe living reach the deity.
Benefits
Academic successTraffic safety
