Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine
📍 Shizuoka, Iwata · 699 Morishita, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-0086
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:30
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
Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine, guardian of youth and valor, has protected warriors, merchants, and parents seeking blessings for their children's development. The shrine's spiritual presence strengthens the resolve of those embarking on new ventures, while parents find comfort in its powerful protection over their young ones. Through the centuries, this sacred place has witnessed the maturation of countless lives under Hachiman's benevolent watch.
Benefits
Martial fortuneChildren's growthBusiness prosperity