Hosono Shrine
📍 Nagano, Matsukawa Village · 5325 Hosono, Matsukawa Village, Shimoina District, 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
Hosono Shrine of Matsukawa Village, where I have long protected this small hamlet surrounded by mountains. Here dwells a quiet happiness far removed from urban tumult. This happiness springs from mutual trust among villagers. I guard that trust, praying Hosono shall remain itself forever.
Benefits
village protectioncommunity happinesscoexistence blessing