Katamachi Shinmei-gu
📍 Gunma, Maebashi · 1-13-16 Chiyoda-cho, Maebashi-shi, 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
Katamachi Shinmei-gu has been the local deity of this area for a long time, presiding over good luck, exorcism, and business prosperity. Despite being in the center of the city, it has a quiet and solemn atmosphere, making it an important presence for the community. Since ancient times, many people have offered prayers at this Shinmei-gu, wishing for peace and prosperity in their daily lives. Its history is old, and the evidence of its journey with the community still resides in the shrine buildings.
Benefits
Good luckExorcismBusiness prosperity