Monobe Shrine (Iwami's Premier Shrine)
📍 Shimane, Ota · 1545 Kawaicho, Ota City, Shimane
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
8:30–17:00
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
As Iwami Province's premier shrine, Monobe Shrine stands as a spiritual apex. The noble Monobe clan's legacy infuses this sacred place with earth-rooted power and ancient wisdom. Pilgrims receive the cumulative blessings of generations, experiencing direct connection to the foundational forces that sustain the region.
Benefits
Luck openingRegional blessingMonobe blessing