Minase Shrine
📍 Wakayama, Tanabe · 1346 Ryujin, Ryujin-mura, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama
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
Minase Shrine, nestled deep in the mountains, honors the dragon kami and water deities. The ceaseless sounds of clear streams create a purifying environment for all visitors. Blessed by the dragon kami's grace, all pollution—physical and spiritual—is naturally cleansed.
Benefits
Water purificationSouthern blessingDragon kami protection