Awanawa Shrine
📍 Shizuoka, Kakegawa · 5419 Hatsuuma, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka
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
At the heart of Kakegawa's agricultural lands stands Awanawa Shrine, guardian of harvests and fertility. Farmers gather to seek blessings for abundant crops, and the shrine's ancient power sustains the region's prosperity through seasons of toil and celebration.
Benefits
agricultural blessingbountiful harvestregional protection