Kiryu Nishi-Miya Jinja
📍 Gunma, Kiryu · 2-1-3 Miyamoto-machi, Kiryu, Gunma
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
Kiryu Nishi-Miya Jinja, standing in Kiryu's Miyamoto district, solemnly guards the western quarter. Carrying the title of shrine, this sacred place protects merchants and blesses the town's prosperity. For centuries, it has maintained its dignified stillness, continuing to watch over the daily endeavors of the people as the western guardian of Kiryu.
Benefits
Business prosperitySolemn protectionWestern guardian
