Matsuzaki Jinja
📍 Shizuoka, Shizuoka · Kamo District, Matsuzaki Town, Matsuzaki 28
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
Matsuzaki Jinja is enshrined on the scenic western coast of the Izu Peninsula in the beautiful town of Matsuzaki. This area has long been blessed with gifts from the sea and mountains, and has been cherished as the protective deity of those engaged in fishing and agriculture. Surrounded by the beautiful coastline and verdant mountains of Matsuzaki Town, this shrine has been a source of comfort for those giving thanks for nature's blessings and praying for the region's prosperity. Worshipped as a deity bestowing the riches of the sea and mountains, many people continue to pay their respects with gratitude.
Benefits
safe voyageabundant catchabundant harvestcommercial successhousehold safetywarding off misfortune
