Kamiarak Uma Jinja
📍 Nagano, Ueda · Sanada-machi Sobie, 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
This shrine in the depths of Sanada territory has long honored horses. From what I know, the farmers here held their relationships with horses in deep regard. The trust between beast and human, the prayers found within it—such things are pure and innocent indeed.
Benefits
horse protectiontraffic safetygood fortune