Kannouin
📍 Okayama, Setouchi · 2718 Ushimado-cho, Setouchi, Okayama
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
Perched where the Seto Inland Sea sparkles and the sky meets water, this temple has received prayers since ancient times. The fox spirit watches travelers seeking safe passage, their wishes carried on salt-tinged breezes. At this threshold between land and sea, miracles manifest.
Benefits
Kannon blessingFull blessingSafe voyage