Yatsushiro Miya
📍 Kumamoto, Yatsushiro City · 7-34 Matsue Shiro-cho
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
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
Yatsushiro Miya is a venerable shrine dedicated to Prince Kaienaga, known as a loyal retainer of the Kenmu Restoration. Founded during the Northern and Southern Courts period to honor the great achievements of the Prince, who was active in Kyushu, it has been enshrined in Yatsushiro. It has gathered the faith of people who value loyalty and justice. As a sacred place where worshippers come to emulate the Prince's noble spirit and walk the righteous path.
Benefits
fulfillment of loyaltyrealization of justicewarding off calamityhousehold safetyfulfillment of wishesgood fortune and prosperityacademic achievement
