Yumizuruha Jinja
📍 Hyogo, Hyogo Prefecture · Kobe, Higashi-nada-ku
📿 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
This historic shrine, connected to the Empress Jingu and enshrined in Mikage, has long been revered as a guardian of martial fortune and competitive spirit, as suggested by its name invoking the bowstring and feather. In recent years, it has gained attention as a shrine visited by figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, and is now recognized as a deity of athletic excellence. Blending ancient history with modern faith, this shrine continues to evolve with the times and is cherished by many devoted visitors.
Benefits
victoryathletic excellencemilitary fortunewarding off evilgood fortuneartistic advancementfulfillment of wishes
