Mizuya Jinja
📍 Mie, Matsusaka · 2507 Akakubo, Iitaka-cho, Matsusaka, Mie 515-3432, Japan
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 has served as a sacred repository of gratitude for the life-giving waters flowing through the mountains. Remote village dwellers have long honored the water deity with devoted prayer. The eternal mystery and necessity of flowing water find divine expression in this blessed sanctuary.
Benefits
Water deity blessingWater hazard preventionWater abundancePurity achievement