Munakata Jinja
📍 Tochigi, Oyama · 1730, Samukawa, Oyama-shi, Tochigi
📿 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
Munakata Jinja, located in Samukawa, Oyama City, enshrines the Munakata Sanjyo (three goddesses of Munakata). The enshrined deities, the Munakata Sanjyo, are believed to bring benefits such as maritime safety, safe voyages, matchmaking, and prayer for conception. They have gathered faith from fishermen and travelers since ancient times, and even today, many people visit seeking their divine virtues. Standing by clear waters, it offers a sense of calm to visitors.
Benefits
Maritime safetyMatchmakingPrayer for conception
