Hie Jinja
📍 Kanagawa, Yokohama · 351 Koyamadai, Midori-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
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
This shrine, Hie Jinja, has long been cherished as a guardian deity for the local people. It is worshipped for benefits that align with daily life, such as family safety, health and longevity, and academic success. The quiet and serene grounds are covered with lush greenery, and a pleasant breeze blows through. Visitors forget the hustle and bustle of the city and quietly calm their minds while offering prayers. For the local people, it has become an indispensable spiritual refuge.
Benefits
Family safetyHealth and longevityAcademic success
