Abashiri Shrine
📍 Hokkaido, Abashiri · 2-1-1 Katsura-cho, Abashiri, Hokkaido
📿 Goshuin Info
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
Enshrined in Abashiri, this shrine serves as a protective deity watching over the Okhotsk Sea and has long been deeply revered by fishermen. Serving as a light for those working in the harsh northern waters, it continues to protect all who visit with its unchanging divine power.
Benefits
Safe navigationAbundant fishingCommunity protection
