Kemigawa Jinja Shrine
千葉県
Ancient shrine founded in 869 by enshrining Susanoo to quell a plague, renowned throughout Chiba Prefecture for its eight-direction protection prayers attracting nationwide worshippers
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869
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Shrine
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7 min walk from JR Shin-Kemigawa Station
1-1 Kemigawa-cho, Hanamigawa-ku, Chiba
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Overview
An ancient shrine representing northern Chiba city, known for eight-direction protection and evil-warding blessings.
Said to have been founded in 869 with the enshrinement of Susanoo.
Situated on the Kemigawa heights with magnificent views overlooking Tokyo Bay.
The grounds are enveloped in a verdant guardian forest, maintaining tranquility despite the urban setting.
It bustles with visitors durin…
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Origins
Founded in 869 when Susanoo was invited during a nationwide plague epidemic.
In the Heian period, it gathered reverence as a guardian shrine protecting the Kemigawa area.
In the medieval period, the Chiba clan guaranteed its shrine lands and warrior devotion.
It temporarily declined during Sengoku-p…
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Divine Benefits
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Rebirth in Pure Land
Safe delivery, conception, child protection. Traditions tied to Empress Jingu, Konohanasakuya-hime, Suitengu, and Kishimojin.
Derived from the enshrined deity "素盞嗚尊・宇迦之御魂神・伊弉冉尊"
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