Nagakura Shrine

True to its name Nagakura—long storehouse—this shrine perpetually accumulates prosperity like a sacred granary. Situated on Karuizawa's elevated lands, it has long been deeply revered by merchants seeking lasting abundance. Families visit to pray for generations of continued prosperity, with wishes passed down through the ages. Within Kitasaku's natural beauty, this fox has visited many times. The sincere determination is always evident in the faces of those who pray here.