Itoi Jinja
📍 Nara, Kawanishi Town · 68 Yuisaki, Kawanishi, Ishiki District, Nara 636-0231, Japan
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
Itoi Jinja, revered since ancient times as guardian of the weaver's craft. I have observed countless skilled hands blessed by this shrine create fabrics of exquisite beauty. Whether in past or present, this sanctuary protects the artistry of handwork, its radiance eternally unchanging.
Benefits
Protection of textilesBlessings for weavingProsperity of crafts