Kiroku-ji
📍 Hyogo, Kato · 692 Kiroku-tani, Kato City
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
Deep within the Kiroku valley, this ancient temple has been protected by mountain spirits and revered by hunters throughout the ages. Those seeking to traverse mountain paths safely and receive the bounty of the forest have offered prayers here, and the hunting heritage spanning generations continues to flow within this sacred place.
Benefits
Hunting safetyBeast preventionMountain forest protection