Umajin Shrine

📍 Shiga, Otsu · 4-1 Miidera-cho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture

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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

Though a modest shrine within the Nagato Shrine complex, this sanctuary holds ancient power over the bond between humans and horses. Since antiquity, travelers have sought blessings here for the safe passage of their equine companions. Even in modern times, visitors come to pray for the welfare of horses and safe journeys. The divine spirit here especially favors those with compassionate hearts toward all creatures.