Shōkouin
📍 Nagano, Suwa City · 2087 Iijima, Yogo, Suwa City, 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
Shōkouin of Suwa, a training ground under my eternal watch. Sometimes stern, sometimes gentle, I have polished countless hearts seeking truth. Only through hardship can one glimpse true light. To those pursuing that light, I forever extend my guiding hand.
Benefits
wish fulfillmentmeditation practiceBuddhist discipline