The May 5th Taisho Shrine, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Ō no Yasuhide, who was a regent of Emperor Go-Toba during the Kamakura period. The shrine's name 'May 5th' refers to its founding date, May 5, 1926, and honors the Taisho Emperor's birthday. Visitors can experience the shrine's unique architecture, which features a combination of traditional Shinto styles with modern elements.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ō no Yasuhide
- Kami enshrined
- Ō no Yasuhide, Taisho Emperor
- Coordinates
- 32.7167346, 129.8889906
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's gift shop to purchase local specialties such as Nagasaki-style sweets and tea.
Cultural notes
The May 5th Shrine is associated with good luck and longevity. During the annual Tanabata festival, visitors write wishes on tanzaku papers and tie them to the shrine's vermilion torii gate, making a wish for their dreams to come true.
Historical note
Founded in 1926, during the Taisho period