Yasaka Jinja
📍 Mie, Yokkaichi · 2-9-8 Akahori, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
Quietly standing in Akahori, this shrine has served the Yasaka deity, warding off plague from the community since ancient times. During the Gion Festival season, its divine power reaches its zenith, cleansing all who visit. The great summer purification ritual finds its sacred center here.
Benefits
misfortune repulsionplague preventionsummer purification
