Tojima Shrine
📍 Okayama, Kurashiki · 1251 Ojima Toshima, Tamashima, Kurashiki, Okayama
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
Tojima Shrine, enshrined at Ojima in Tamashima, is a guardian of the sea. Ancient fishermen called its name even amid raging waves. Tasting the salty wind, I cannot help but think of how this shrine has protected thousands of sailors.
Benefits
Safe voyageGood fishingSea protection