Awa Shrine
📍 Mie, Iga · 879 Shimoawa, Iga City, Mie Prefecture
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 in lower Awa has stood as guardian of the Iga region since ancient times. Positioned at the village entrance, it wards off malevolence and blesses its residents. Through ages, it has protected family harmony and community prosperity.
Benefits
Evil wardingFortuneCommunity protection