Taihei Jinja

📍 Tochigi, Mashiko · 4699, Mashiko, Mashiko-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Taihei Jinja, enshrined in the center of Mashiko Town, has been revered as the guardian deity of this land since ancient times. The enshrined deity is Toyouke-no-Okami, widely worshipped as a god of abundant harvests and industrial development. The shrine buildings, in keeping with the pottery village of Mashiko, present a warm and inviting appearance. It also bestows strong blessings for family safety and business prosperity, supporting the lives of the local people.

Benefits

Abundant harvestFamily safetyBusiness prosperity

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