Bizen Kokusos Miya
📍 Okayama, Gion 596 · Okayama, Naka Ward
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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
Bizen Kokusos Miya has been revered since ancient times as the chief guardian deity of Bizen Province. It enshrines many deities from throughout Bizen Province and has served the important role of protecting this entire region. Located near the center of Okayama, it has been cherished as a center of faith for the local people. Ancient and elegant rituals are performed here, making it an important place that conveys Bizen's traditional culture to the present day. Visitors can purify their hearts before the deity and offer their daily gratitude.
Benefits
National peace and stabilityAbundant harvestsProsperity in commerceFamily safetyProtection from calamityGood fortune and blessingsRomantic bondsFulfillment of wishes