Echigo Kuni no Miya Nita Monobe Shrine
📍 Niigata, Kashiwazaki · 601-1 Nita, Nishiyama, Kashiwazaki, Niigata
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
Echigo Kuni no Miya Nita Monobe Shrine stands as second shrine of Echigo. The Monobe lineage traced its origins to deities of technology and innovation. Through human wisdom and divine guidance, barren land becomes fertile fields. Farmers have long sought blessing here for abundant harvests. The miracle of creation unfolds anew with each season.
Benefits
EnlightenmentAgricultural blessingFortune