Higashi Hachiman Jinja
📍 Saitama, Kasukabe · 2-16-57 Kasukabe Higashi, Kasukabe-shi, Saitama
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
Higashi Hachiman Jinja is a venerable shrine that has been enshrined in the land of Kasukabe since ancient times. Although the date of its founding is uncertain, it has been revered for a long time as the guardian deity of the local people. The main deity is Emperor Ojin, and it is known as a god of family safety, exorcism, and good fortune. The precincts are rich in greenery and filled with refreshing air, offering peace to visitors. It is a suitable place to pray for the blessings of the gods in a quiet environment surrounded by nature.
Benefits
Family safetyExorcismGood fortune