Kawashima Shrine
📍 Tokushima, Yoshinogawa · 193-1 Kawashima, Kawashima-cho, Yoshinogawa City, Tokushima Prefecture
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
The shrine at Kawashima is a deity knowing the heart of flowing water. Sometimes fierce, sometimes gentle, reading the water's changing nature, it has protected the people of this land. Those combining the flexibility of water with the strength of stone are dearest to my heart.
Benefits
River blessingFlood preventionSafe navigation