Taiiokuji
📍 Nagano, Iizuna · 399 Teramura Imokawa, Iizuna Town, Kamiminochi County, 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
Deep in the mountains of Iizuna stands a temple whose moss-covered gardens whisper ancient secrets. Like the moss itself, this sanctuary grows slowly and steadily through the centuries, teaching patience and harmony with nature. Visitors find themselves naturally slowing down, learning to breathe with the earth itself.
Benefits
Quiet stillnessHarmony with natureSpiritual grounding