Ogura Jinja
📍 Kanagawa, Kawasaki · 3-28-13 Ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa
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
Ogura Jinja is a guardian deity enshrined in the Ogura area of Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki City, with a long history. It watches over the lives of the local people, and its history is recorded in ancient documents. Although located in the city, the shrine grounds are lush with greenery, creating a tranquil space. Ogura Jinja is said to hear and grant various wishes of visitors, such as good luck, warding off evil, family safety, and business prosperity, which are closely related to daily life. Prayers from each worshipper are offered with sincerity to reach the deity in this sacred place. It is a shrine with a warm atmosphere rooted in the community.
Benefits
Good luck and warding off evilFamily safetyBusiness prosperity