Oowashi Jinja
📍 Chiba, Sakae · 3620 Ajiki, Sakae-machi, Inba-gun, Chiba
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
This shrine, as an ancient shrine with eagles as divine messengers, has been worshipped since ancient times. When I was a child, I thought of this shrine while watching eagles soaring in the sky. Although its founding is unknown, it has been revered as the guardian deity of local people for a long time. It is particularly said to have benefits for good luck and family safety, attracting many worshipers. It is a shrine rich in nature where you can feel powerful divine virtues.
Benefits
Good luckFamily safetyBusiness prosperity