Matsuo Ujashi Shrine & Shirahebo Shrine
📍 Nagano, Ueda · 3139 Oaza Ueda, Ueda-shi, 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
Both deities enshrined in Ueda have long received the devotion of merchants. Matsuo-okami is revered as the patron of sake brewing, while the white serpent symbolizes prosperity and wealth. Their blessings of fortune and success remain undiminished.
Benefits
Business prosperityWealth increaseMisfortune prevention