Ajimane Jinja
📍 Aichi, Nagoya · 2-736 Kusuaji-mane, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
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 Ajimane Jinja stands as the spiritual heart of the Kusuaji-mane community in Nagoya's north. Through generations, residents have brought their hopes and gratitude to this sacred ground—farmers blessing new crops in spring, merchants celebrating prosperity in autumn. The shrine embodies the collective spiritual aspirations of an entire neighborhood, maintaining an eternal vigil over the well-being of all who dwell within its protective embrace.
Benefits
Abundant harvestBusiness successCommunity protection