Kengun Jinja
📍 Kumamoto, Kumamoto City · 13-1 Kengunhonmachi, Higashi Ward
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
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
Kengun Jinja is an ancient and venerable shrine that has long protected the Kengun area. Known affectionately as "Takemiya," it has flourished as the spiritual center of the local community. As the shrine's name indicates, it is known for its benefits related to health and martial fortune, and many worshippers visit to pray for physical and mental well-being. Rooted in the community, it continues to walk alongside the lives of its people as an important shrine.
Benefits
health and longevityhealing from illnesshousehold safetywarding off calamitymartial fortunefulfillment of wishesgood fortune and prosperity
