Soujiin
📍 Nagano, Chino · 2-8-2 Tsukahara, Chino, Nagano
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
An ancient temple in Chino that this fox has watched over. Its name, meaning 'holding all,' symbolizes the compassionate heart embracing everything. Resting in Tsukahara, it continues to expound the merits of holding scriptures and wishes for the salvation of all beings under Buddha's protection. The prayers of ages past live on in this temple, bringing light to many pilgrims' hearts.
Benefits
Scripture meritBuddha protectionUniversal salvation