Oorai Jinja
📍 Saitama, Kumagaya · 690 Juurokuken, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
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 is said to have long served as the guardian deity of this land, presiding over abundant harvests, regional prosperity, and the warding off of evil and good fortune. Enshrined in the vast land of Kumagaya, its dignified presence inspires awe in visitors. In this land where the blessings of nature and human activities harmonize, the ancient rituals play an important role in praying for regional peace and prosperity. It is also said to enshrine the god of thunder, and its powerful divine authority is believed to dispel calamities and invigorate people. I hope you will experience the sacred atmosphere in the quiet precincts.
Benefits
Abundant harvestsRegional prosperityWarding off evil and good fortune