Minase Shrine

📍 Wakayama, Tanabe · 1346 Ryujin, Ryujin-mura, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama

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Fee

Direct-write

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Pre-written

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

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

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