Shiraha Shrine
📍 Shizuoka, Omaezaki · 3511 Shiraha, Omaezaki, Shizuoka
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
Shiraha Shrine standing in Shiraha, Omaezaki, symbolizing purity like white feathers. From the high shore, it watches over sailors. In the ages I have watched, countless ships have departed under this shrine's protection. Still, a light pure as white feathers illuminates this sacred place.
Benefits
Protection of white feathersBlessing of Itsukushima goddessSafe voyage