Yakumo Shrine
📍 Saitama, Sayama · 596-1 Shimo-Okutomi, Sayama, Saitama
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 enshrines the great deity of Izumo hidden in eight clouds, standing in Sayama to dispel evil and bring pure light. Since ancient times, many have come to pray under the name of eight clouds for protection from misfortune.
Benefits
Breaking evil tiesWard off misfortuneProtection from disasters
