Chosemji
📍 Nagano, Shiojiri · 365 Narai, Shiojiri, 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
Like a perpetual spring flowing pure and clear, this temple ceaselessly bestows blessings throughout Narai's streets in Shiojiri. From the era of Narai-juku's prosperity to the present day, it nourishes human hearts like pure, unchanging water. Those who visit learn here the boundless breadth of a spring-like heart. Each time this fox drinks from this place's waters, her heart becomes renewed and clear.
Benefits
Blessing of the springPurity of waterFlowing blessings