Shirane Jinja

📍 Gunma, Kusatsu · 538 Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma

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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

Shirane Jinja is a shrine with a mystical atmosphere, enshrined amidst the magnificent nature of Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane. It enshrines Shirane Okami, the deity of fire, and is said to bestow blessings of good fortune, family safety, and traffic safety. One can worship here while feeling the power of nature in the mountain's silence. Many people visit, especially to pray for safety during mountain climbing and driving.