Iwai Jinja
📍 Chiba, Chiba Prefecture · Minamisoma, Iwai
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
Iwai Jinja is an ancient shrine that stands as if watching over the beautiful coastline of Minamisoma. This region has long walked together with the blessings of the sea, and it has gathered the faith of fishermen who pray for safe seas and abundant catches. True to its name, Iwai, this shrine has protected the people confronting the rough waves along this rocky coastline. Even today, it is beloved by locals and welcomes pilgrims wishing for maritime safety and bountiful harvests, serving as a heartwarming shrine.
Benefits
maritime safetyabundant catchessafe navigationhousehold safetyprotection from misfortunebusiness prosperity
