Yasaka Shrine
📍 Wakayama, Kōya · 826 Hosokawa, Kōya Town, Ito District, Wakayama
📿 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
As a branch shrine of Gion, this sacred place has stood to protect the health of Kōya's people. From my eternal watch, even plagues seem to avoid those who pray here. The radiance of the pure deity eternally fills this consecrated ground.
Benefits
disease preventiondisaster reliefdivine justice
