Arafunayama Jinja Satomiyas
📍 Nagano, Saku · 6379 Uchiyama, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture
📿 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
At the base of Mount Arafune stands this sanctuary where the mountain spirits dwell. For generations, those seeking to climb the mountain and overcome life's challenges have found courage here. The ascent itself becomes a pilgrimage, each step bringing the climber closer to enlightenment and inner strength.
Benefits
Safe mountain climbingOvercoming obstaclesStrength of spirit