Kosuge Shrine Lower Sanctuary
📍 Nagano, Iiyama · 7130-I-3 Mizuho, Iiyama, Nagano
📿 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
The lower sanctuary of Kosuge Shrine serves the community below, balancing the severity of the mountain shrine above. Together they watch over Iiyama—one demanding spiritual rigor, the other offering gentle comfort. The white fox sees in this pairing the sacred wisdom that both challenge and nurture are needed for a life well-lived.
Benefits
Industrial protectionHarvest blessingCommunity peace