Namazu Shrine
📍 Gifu, Hashima · 2348-39 Takenohana-cho, Hashima, Gifu
📿 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
Namazu Shrine, standing in Hashima, possesses the rare power to calm earthquakes. This unique sanctuary enshrining the catfish deity sleeping beneath the earth provides peace to those living in a land of seismic activity. The faithful prayers of those seeking protection from natural disasters continue unbroken across generations. At this sacred place where earth's power and human intention unite, even disaster gods bow.
Benefits
earthquake preventiondisaster protectionearth deity faith
