Dōkōji
📍 Nagano, Matsumoto · 692 Kariyahara-chō, Matsumoto City, 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
The name 'Dōkōji' means light emerging from deep caves—an apt reflection of this temple's spiritual essence. Through generations of monks, the flame of devotion has been preserved in Matsumoto. The faithful continue to seek blessings here, their prayers woven into the very stones of this sacred hall.
Benefits
FortuneProtection from evilWish fulfillment