Suwa Zenko-ji
📍 Nagano, Suwa · 4890-i Konan, 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
A branch temple receiving the spiritual essence of Zenko-ji in Nagano, this shrine in Suwa radiates the same Tathagata light across the southern reaches of Shinshu. Pilgrims who visit harbor hopes for rebirth in the Pure Land, their wishes ascending to the lotus throne.
Benefits
Zenko-ji devotionTathagata blessingPure Land rebirth