Yakizu Jinja
📍 Shizuoka, Shizuoka · 2-7-2 Yakizu, Yaizu
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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
Yakizu Jinja is a shrine dedicated to the sea deity, situated in Yakizu facing Suruga Bay. In Yakizu, which has long prospered as a fishing town, it has been the center of faith for people expressing gratitude for the ocean's blessings and praying for safe navigation. It has particularly attracted the devout faith of fishermen working at Yakizu Port and is known for its benefits of abundant catches and maritime safety. The shrine has walked alongside the development of Yakizu's bonito fishing industry and has continued to watch over the community's prosperity. It is a warm shrine that cherishes gratitude for the treasures of the sea.
Benefits
abundant catchesmaritime safetyprosperous businessfamily safetywarding off misfortunecommunity peacegood fortune and prosperity