Kitaoka Jinja
📍 Kumamoto, Kumamoto City · 8-16 Kasuga, Nishi Ward
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
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
Kitaoka Jinja is one of the shrines with a particularly ancient history in Kumamoto City. As a venerable shrine with a history spanning from the Heian period, it has been deeply cherished by the local people. Known affectionately as "Kitaoka-san," it is especially renowned for its benefits related to matchmaking and safe childbirth. Its beautiful grounds soothe the hearts of worshippers throughout the seasons, and it is a sacred place where many people visit to offer prayers at important milestones in their lives.
Benefits
romantic matchmakingsafe childbirthblessing of childrenhousehold safetywarding off calamityfulfillment of wishesgood fortune and prosperity
