Hirohoko Shrine
📍 Yamaguchi, Ube · 615 Mankura, Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
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
The Hirohoko Shrine sits in Mankura, where fishermen have long sought divine protection for abundant catches and safe passage on the sea. The deity enshrined here blesses the waters with fish and fills nets with bounty. Sailors venerate this guardian shrine, trusting in its divine protection even as tempests rage. The god's favor brings prosperity to all who depend upon the ocean for their livelihood.
Benefits
bountiful catchsea safetyfish abundance