Kawazoe Shrine
📍 Mie, Taiki · 1481 Tochihara, Ohdacho, Taiki, Mie
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
Kawazoe Shrine in Taiki's Tochihara stands by the river's side, honoring the waters that sustain agriculture and community life. Farmers have long sought its blessings for irrigation and protection from flooding, finding harmony between human need and nature's power. The shrine represents humanity's grateful relationship with water, continuing to bless all who depend upon the river's abundance while protecting them from its occasional fury.
Benefits
river blessingwater purificationflood prevention
