Awashima Jinja
📍 Shizuoka, Shizuoka · 186 Naishiura Shigiji, Numazu
📿 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
Awashima Jinja is situated in a scenic location overlooking the beautiful Naishiura Bay of Suruga Bay. Revered as Awashima Myojin, it has long been worshipped especially as a guardian deity of women. Due to its proximity to the sea, it is also deeply venerated by fishing communities and is known for blessings of safe voyage and abundant catches. A visit to this shrine while gazing upon the beautiful seascape offers a special experience of purification for both body and spirit. It is a sacred place where one can offer prayers while feeling the natural blessings of Naishiura.
Benefits
safe childbirthconception blessingprotection of womensafe voyageabundant catchprotection from misfortuneromantic connection