Koga Suzume Jinja
📍 Ibaraki, Koga · 4-52 Miyamae-cho
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
Koga Suzume Jinja is a shrine with a delightfully unique name located in the Koga area. True to its charming name of "sparrow" (雀), this small yet spiritually efficacious shrine has been cherished by local people. The sparrow has long been regarded as a symbol of abundant harvest and, as a familiar bird, is believed to be a deity that listens closely to the wishes of common people. This shrine possesses a gentle and warm divine virtue, attentively hearing both small daily joys and grand wishes alike.
Benefits
abundant harvestsfamily safety and harmonyprosperity in businessgood fortunematchmaking and romancechild-rearing protection
