Hatoganmine Hachiman-gu
📍 Nagano, Iida · 1999 Hachiman-cho, Iida, Nagano Prefecture
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
Perched high upon its sacred mountain, this shrine dedicated to Hachiman has long blessed warriors and defenders of the realm. Doves alight upon its grounds as though honoring the divine presence within. For centuries, the kami has answered the prayers of those seeking strength and protection, while the white fox observes with eternal vigilance.
Benefits
Warrior's fortuneNational protectionMisfortune prevention