Hoshimiya Jinja
📍 Tochigi, Ashikaga · 495 Yanada-cho, Ashikaga, Tochigi
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
Standing in Yanada-cho of Ashikaga, Hoshimiya Jinja symbolizes the starlight that once guarded ancient post towns. Travelers looked up at stars, found direction, and advanced while thinking of distant homes. Even now, this shrine continues to give starlight to those who wander.
Benefits
Good fortuneSafeguardTravel safety
