Amido Jinja
📍 Tochigi, Oyama · Amido
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
Amido Jinja is enshrined in the Amido district of Oyama City, a shrine deeply rooted in the community. As evident from the place name "Amido," it may have been connected to ancient fishing using nets and beliefs related to the protection of dwellings. Continuing to watch over the daily lives of local residents, faith has developed that values household peace and community solidarity. Though small, as a warm shrine, it has been cherished by the local people.
Benefits
household safetycommunity well-beingfishing prosperityprotectionpeaceful prayersresidential safety
