Taga Jinja
📍 Shizuoka, Atami · 1-32-16 Kamitaga, Atami
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
Taga Jinja in Atami is a shrine enshrined in the land of Atami, famous for its hot springs. The name "Taga" signifies longevity and prosperity, and since ancient times it has been beloved by local people as a deity of extended life and longevity. Given Atami's abundant blessings of hot spring waters, visitors to the thermal baths are said to have also worshipped here, praying for the deity's protection alongside the benefits of the hot springs. Today, both tourists and local residents visit to pray for healthy longevity and family happiness, making it a heartwarming shrine.
Benefits
extended longevityhealth prayerfamily safetyprotection from calamitieshealing from illnesshot spring protection