Kotama Shrine
📍 Nagano, Ueda · 3196 Kotama, Honhara, Sanada, Ueda, 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
Kotama Shrine rests in the mountain embrace near Sanada, where villagers have long revered the spirits of the high places. The white fox has watched as generations gathered here to give thanks for the mountain's bounty and protection. Prayer at this shrine awakens harmony between human heart and the eternal rhythms of nature.
Benefits
Mountain blessingSafetyNature harmony