Honmura Jinja
📍 Kanagawa, Yokohama · 39 Honmura-cho, Asahi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
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
Honmura Jinja is a shrine rooted in the local community, located in Asahi Ward, Yokohama. Although the exact founding date is unknown, it has long gathered people's faith and is believed to grant benefits such as household safety, business prosperity, and academic success, attracting many worshippers. The shrine grounds are quiet, and a pleasant breeze blows through. It has been carefully protected as a spiritual anchor for the local residents.
Benefits
Household safetyBusiness prosperityAcademic success