Techikarao Jinja
📍 Gifu, Gifu · Kuramae 6-8-22
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
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
Techikarao Jinja, enshrined in Gifu, is a shrine that honors a mighty deity as its name suggests. Techikarao no Mikoto is a god of strength who also appeared in the Heavenly Rock Cave myth, breaking through all difficulties with divine power. The local people affectionately call this the 'Shrine of Strength' and it has gathered the faith of athletes, craftspeople, and others who need strength. Even today, many people visit to receive courage and power, making it a reliable shrine.
Benefits
bestowal of strengthvictory in competitionathletic improvementskill developmentovercoming difficultiesacquisition of couragephysical enhancement
