Kankoku Shrine
📍 Nara, Nara · 6 Kangoku-cho, Nara, Nara Prefecture
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
Kankoku Shrine stands as a guardian of ancient cultural exchange with the Asian continent. This sanctuary honors the deity who brought knowledge and skills from distant lands, blessing international commerce and scholarly pursuits. As a keeper of Nara's cultural heritage from continental origins, it continues to celebrate the meeting of civilizations and the flow of wisdom across borders.
Benefits
International trade protectionAcademic achievementCultural promotion