Atago Shrine
📍 Gifu, Kakamigahara · 1-19 Matsugaoka, Kakamigahara, Gifu
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 long been revered as a deity of fire protection, drawing believers seeking to ward off calamities. Throughout the land, countless families have prayed for safety from fire hazards, and their wishes have been answered. Atago shrines are renowned across all Japan, and this sanctuary shares in their divine blessings, remaining a steadfast spiritual support for its devotees.
Benefits
fire preventioncalamity wardingbusiness prosperity