Akiho Jinja
📍 Miyagi, Miyagi · Akiho-cho Nagafukuro Shimizu Kubo Kita, Taihaku Ward, Sendai
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
Akiho Jinja is an ancient shrine enshrined in Akiho, the land famous for its hot springs. As the place name Shimizu Kubo indicates, blessed with clear spring water, it has been revered as a kami presiding over the blessings of water and the healing power of hot springs. For those visiting Akiho hot spring, it has been cherished as an important sacred place for seeking the healing of body and mind. Combined with the therapeutic effects of the hot spring waters and the divine protection of the kami, there is never a shortage of visitors praying for longevity and the healing of illness. It is a shrine worthy of respectful prayer in the natural surroundings of the mountains of Oshu.
Benefits
healing of illnesslongevity and healthhot spring protectionpurification of body and mindhousehold harmonyauspicious opening
