Hotagae Jinja
📍 Osaka, Osaka · 2-2-1 Kitamikuni-ga-oka-cho, Sakai Ward, Sakai
📿 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
Hotagae Jinja is a shrine enshrined in Sakai, renowned for protection against directional misfortunes. Since ancient times, it has been revered as a deity that wards off calamities associated with directions, and visitors seeking protection before moving or traveling are constant. This shrine of distinguished lineage was visited by nobility during the Heian period for directional purification. In modern times, the belief of paying respects when building new homes or relocating remains deeply rooted. When heading to a new place, one should certainly pay their respects here.
Benefits
directional protectiontravel safetymoving safetytraffic safetymisfortune avoidancehousehold safetygood fortune and prosperity
