Sodeshi Shinmei Guu
📍 Shizuoka, Shimizu · 38 Sodeshi, Shimizu, 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
An ancient shrine enshrined at Sodeshi in Shimizu, it is a venerable sanctuary dedicated to the divine presence of Amaterasu Ômikami. The fishermen of Suruga Bay held deep faith in this shrine, receiving the bountiful blessings of the sea. Merchants traveling the salt roads also came to pray for safety at sea. From ancient times, it has flourished as the guardian deity of this land.
Benefits
protection of Amaterasu Ômikamiprosperity of fisheriessafety at sea
