Awa Jinja
📍 Tochigi, Oyama · 1615 Kurimiya, Oyama-shi, Tochigi-ken
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
Awa Jinja is an ancient shrine quietly nestled in the land of Oyama. Its founding is old, and it has a history of walking alongside the lives of the local people. It is believed to grant wishes rooted in people's lives, such as abundant harvests, family safety, and business prosperity. The shrine grounds offer visitors tranquility and peace, creating a space that helps them forget the hustle and bustle of daily life. The goshuin is respectfully presented as proof of the shrine's power and the prayers of the people.
Benefits
Abundant harvestFamily safetyBusiness prosperity