Tsuge Mizuwake Jinja
📍 Nara, Nara Tsuge Tomoda-cho 944 · Nara
📿 Goshuin Info
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
Mizuwake Jinja, quietly standing among the mountains of Tsuge, is an ancient shrine of proper lineage dedicated to the kami of water. Known as "Mikumari," it presides over water sources and has gathered the faith of people praying for abundant harvests of agricultural crops. Though situated in a mountainous location, this place blessed with clear water has long been cherished as a sacred site since ancient times. Particularly, it is said that those engaged in agriculture and ascetics seeking purification have visited frequently. Even today, one feels as though enveloped in its refreshing air, experiencing purification of body and mind.
Benefits
Five grains abundant harvestWater calamity preventionLongevity and healthMental and physical purificationCommercial prosperityFulfillment of rain prayers