Gamo Jinja
📍 Tochigi, Utsunomiya · 5-1-19 Hanada, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi-ken
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
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
Gamo Jinja is a shrine located in the heart of Utsunomiya City, deeply cherished by the local people. It is also known as a place associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu and is said to bring various benefits such as good luck and fortune, exorcism, and academic success. The shrine buildings are solemn yet provide a warm atmosphere to visitors. Within the shrine grounds, there is also a tranquil garden, and simply strolling through it can be healing for the soul. The goshuin is an important offering that takes the form of the shrine's power and the wishes of the worshipers.
Benefits
Good luck and fortuneExorcismAcademic success
