Sanada Shrine
📍 Nagano, Ueda · 1-12 Ninomaru, Ueda, Nagano
📿 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
Enshrined within Ueda's Ninomaru fortress, this shrine has witnessed the glory of the Sanada clan. Here, Sanada warriors once offered final prayers before departing to battle. Central to the castle, this shrine symbolizes the Sanada spirit, drawing faithful devotion across generations. Embodying courage, loyalty, and indomitable spirit, this shrine remains eternally rooted in the hearts of Ueda's people.
Benefits
Sanada faithWarrior prayerCourageous heart