Inuyama Sarutahiko Jinja
📍 Aichi, 犬山市 · 犬山市犬山北古券41-1
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
Inuyama Sarutahiko Jinja is a sacred shrine dedicated to Sarutahiko Ōkami, the venerable deity who guided the heavenly grandchild's descent to earth at the dawn of Japanese civilization. Established during the Edo period, this shrine has long served as a beacon of spiritual guidance for those seeking to open their paths. The shrine's primary blessings include protection from evil and the opening of prosperous new paths in life. For centuries, countless pilgrims have visited this sacred ground to seek divine guidance and renewal.
Benefits
Safe PassageEvil PreventionGood Fortune