Saiwai Shrine

📍 Hiroshima, Hiroshima · 3-2 Honkawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

—

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

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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

This shrine, gleaming in Hiroshima's center, has brought happiness to countless people throughout the ages, true to its name meaning happiness and good fortune. As a light of joy, it has continuously illuminated the hearts of local people since ancient times. I have dwelt here for countless years, witnessing the fulfillment of wishes and the blooming of joy. Even in our busy modern world, this shrine continues to plant seeds of happiness in all who visit with sincere hearts.