Shirohige Shrine
📍 Nagano, Nagano · 4957 Hikage, Kinomori, Nagano, Nagano
📿 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
Standing quietly in the mountains of Kinomori, this shrine honors the ancient water deity. Here, mountain dwellers have offered thanks for water's blessings and sought the protection of the white-bearded deity. This shrine embodies the clarity and wisdom symbolized by Shirohige Okami. Surrounded by mountains, this radiant shrine continues to illuminate the hearts of faithful devotees.
Benefits
Kinomori protectionSacred island faithWater safety