Izumo no Iwai Jinja
📍 Saitama, Yorii · 723 Akahama, Yorii-machi, Osato-gun, Saitama
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
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
As its name 'Izumo' suggests, this shrine is known as a deity of matchmaking. It has been enshrined in Yorii for a long time, and is said to bring good relationships to people, as well as family safety and business prosperity. The precincts are filled with refreshing air, offering visitors a pleasant sense of peace. It has been loved by the local people for a long time, and its history can be said to have been woven together with the community. The deity enshrined in the shrine listens to people's wishes and watches over them warmly. I hope you will experience the mystical power of this shrine and invite good fortune. The goshuin holds the auspiciousness of this shrine.
Benefits
MatchmakingFamily safetyBusiness prosperity