Wakasa Hiko Shrine

📍 Fukui, Obama · 65 Ryūzen, Obama, Fukui 917-0237

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Hours

9:00–17:00

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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

The upper shrine of the sacred pair, governing family prosperity and good fortune. Since ancient times, Wakasa Hiko and Wakasa Hime shrines have been revered as complementary deities embodying yin-yang harmony, fulfilling countless wishes and bringing blessings.