Ōusu-yama Shrine
📍 Hokkaido, Date · 39, Ariuso-cho, Date, Hokkaido
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
8:00–17:00
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
Nestled at the foot of Mount Usu, an active volcano, this shrine embodies the delicate coexistence between humankind and nature's powerful forces. Throughout recorded history's volcanic eruptions and transformations, this sacred ground has steadfastly guarded the community. Local devotees maintain deep reverence for the mountain's untamed energy, their faith passed down through generations. The shrine continues its sacred mission of protection and blessing amid nature's awesome power.
Benefits
Volcanic protectionCalamity preventionHealth longevity