Kumano Jinja
📍 Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi City · 2-12 Kumano, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
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
Upon Yamaguchi's sacred Kumano grounds, this shrine has long been venerated as guardian of marital bonds and family continuity. The vast compassion of the Kumano deity flows through generations, protecting the sacred connection between husband and wife. Countless couples have walked these paths hand in hand, seeking blessing for their union. The smiles of those departing blessed fill these halls with warmth. Here family harmony blooms eternal.
Benefits
Marital harmonyFamily prosperityEvil warding