Mimasaka Soja Shrine
📍 Okayama, Tsuyama · 472 Soja, Tsuyama City, Okayama 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
As the Soja shrine of ancient Mimasaka Province, this sacred place serves as spiritual center for the entire region. The kami's blessing extends beyond individuals to encompass whole communities, ensuring collective harmony and prosperity. The weight of such responsibility falls upon kami and priests alike, yet they bear it with quiet dignity. I stand in awe of such expansive compassion that holds entire peoples in its protective embrace.
Benefits
Community protectionGood fortuneEvil ward-off