Yagura Jinja

Yagura Jinja in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka, continues to watch over the harbor town of Shimizu as a shrine of long standing. As evident from its name "Yagura," this place is said to have been an important lookout point since ancient times. Cherished by local residents alongside the development of Shimizu Port, it has received the wishes of those praying for maritime safety and prosperous business as befits a port town. Serving as the local ujigami, it has gathered faith rooted in this land across generations, becoming an important place that deepens community bonds during festivals. Walking hand in hand with Shimizu's beautiful streetscapes, it is truly a community-oriented jinja.