Akiha Hongu Akiha Shrine Lower Shrine
📍 Shizuoka, Hamamatsu · 328-1 Ryoke-cho, Haruno Ward, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
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
The lower shrine of Akiha, as I have heard, stands quietly in the embrace of the mountain, paired with the upper shrine. Since ancient times, it has served as a boundary transmitting the compassion of the fire deity to the earthly world, protecting the peace of people.
Benefits
Fire preventionEvil aversionGood fortune