Amesakura Shrine
📍 Shizuoka, Kakegawa · 1612 Kamitaruki, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka
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
In the highlands of Kakegawa, Amesakura Shrine honors the deity of rain and cherry blossoms. Spring rains fall to nourish the earth and bring forth abundance, while farmers gather in gratitude for water that sustains all living things.
Benefits
rain deity blessingabundant wateragricultural prosperity
