Shiragisa Jinja
📍 Tochigi, Kamitsuke · Shirasagi 1-41-6, Kawaichi-gun Kamitsuke-machi, Tochigi
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
This Shiragisa Shrine, as its name suggests, is a shrine associated with white egrets. It has been enshrined in this area since ancient times and has been worshipped as a guardian deity by the local people. The precincts have a quiet and calm atmosphere, allowing visitors to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life. Many people visit, believing in the good fortune brought by white egrets. It is also said to fulfill many wishes rooted in daily life, such as traffic safety and family safety.
Benefits
Good luckTraffic safetyFamily safety
