Akabe Shrine
📍 Fukui, Tsuruga · 11-68 Akebochō, Tsuruga, Fukui 914-0055
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
A shrine protecting Tsuruga's harbor and its deities. Since ancient times, maritime merchants have sought safe passage and prosperous trade. Akabe Shrine stands as a symbol of Tsuruga's prosperity, blessing commerce and protecting those who venture across the seas.
Benefits
maritime safetyfishing prosperitytrade prosperity