Ohmori Shrine
📍 Gunma, Takasaki · 919 Shimomurota, Takasaki City, Gunma
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
The great spirit of the ancient forest dwells within this shrine, protecting the mountains and valleys of Shimomurota throughout the ages. Travelers and mountain dwellers have long sought blessings for safe passage and protection from nature's perils. The shrine embodies the harmony between humans and the natural world, where respect and reverence ensure safe journeys through wild and untamed landscapes.
Benefits
Mountain protectionSafetyGood harvest