Kasuga Jinja
📍 Toyama, Toyama · 56-2 Kasugacho, Toyama
📿 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
Kasuga Jinja, located in Kasugacho, is a shrine established through the enshrinement of the divided spirit of Kasuga Taisha in Nara, and has long been revered as a deity of learning and scholarship. It enshrines the Four Deities of Kasuga including Takemikazuchi no Mikoto, and is particularly known for its benefits in academic achievement. True to its name of spring, symbolizing hope and new beginnings, it never lacks visits from examination candidates and students. Beautiful wisteria flowers bloom in the grounds, speaking to the deep connection with Kasuga Taisha. It is a precious shrine that grants wisdom and courage.
Benefits
academic achievementexamination successbestowing wisdommisfortune preventionhousehold peacegood fortune and luck