Sudo Tenno Shrine
📍 Nara, Nara · 40 Nishi-kiji-cho, Nara, Nara Prefecture
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
This shrine honors Emperor Sudo, whose noble spirit endured despite political turmoil. A sanctuary for those seeking excellence in learning and literary arts, it preserves the memory of a figure who maintained integrity through adversity. Scholars and artists continue to visit, seeking blessings for talent and the illumination of their chosen paths.
Benefits
Academic successLiterary artsTalent cultivation