Chogakuji
📍 Nagano, Achi · 569 Komaba, Achi, Shimina, Nagano
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
This temple supports all who walk the long path of learning, nestled deep in Achi's mountains where wisdom is cultivated in profound silence. From students facing exams to lifelong scholars, it receives prayers at every stage of intellectual pursuit. In the valleys of Shimina, this fox has spent many hours in meditation. Those who pray here always carry pure scholarly determination in their eyes.
Benefits
Academic achievementPath to enlightenmentSpiritual progress