Sendouji
📍 Nagano, Karuizawa · 1259 Oiwakiteraji, Karuizawa, Nagano
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
Beside Karuizawa's deep spring waters stands this ancient temple, symbolizing pure water and pure heart. A sacred place where pilgrims' inner impurities have been washed away. As long as the spring's waters flow, which I have guarded, people's prayers remain eternally protected.
Benefits
spring purificationpure practicespiritual cleansing