Ukan Shrine
📍 Fukui, Minamiechizen · 9 Domiya, Minamiechizen, Fukui
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 ancient deities of this shrine watch over sustenance and the daily bread of human life. The cormorant, skilled fisher of rivers, became a symbol of abundance and provision. In times of scarcity, the faithful came here to ask for relief, trusting in the divine provision that flows from this sacred ground.
Benefits
Food's blessingAbundant harvestProtection from want