Kyū Honbō Kanshūin Kyūyama-kan
📍 Nagano, Nagano · 3515-1 Togakushi Chūsha, Nagano, 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 historic building, once the main temple hall of Kanshūin, carries the weight of ages within its wooden beams. Dwelling deep in Togakushi's sacred mountains, it preserves the long tradition of monastic practice. Ancient breath still dwells here, and visitors feel the profound depths of history. A precious place preserving culture and connecting memory across generations.
Benefits
Historical preservationCultural inheritanceLocal heritage