Shonaiji
📍 Yamagata, Babamachi 4-1 · Tsuruoka, Tsuruoka-shi
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:30
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
Shonaiji is enshrined in Tsuruoka-shi and is a venerable shrine deeply connected to the history of the Shonai region. The daimyo and samurai who ruled this area held strong faith in it, and it has long been revered as the guardian deity of the region. Having walked alongside the development of the castle town of Tsuruoka, the shrine is known for its divine virtues of martial fortune and family prosperity. The historic grounds convey to visitors a solemn atmosphere and powerful divine protection.
Benefits
family prosperitymartial fortunevictory luckcommercial prosperityhousehold safetyevil ward-offfortune attraction
