Tsurugi Shrine
📍 Tokushima, Yoshino · Minooku, Higashi Iya, Yoshino City, Tokushima
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
This shrine, dwelling in the steep mountains of Iya, has been a sacred destination sought by practitioners of old. We kitsune know of the austere practice grounds deep in these mountains, where many have refined their spirit and body. Then and now, those wishing to transform themselves climb these mountains toward this goal.
Benefits
Mountain faithPractice completionPurification