Akiha Shrine
📍 Nagano, Nagano City · 1566-1 Minami-Nagano, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
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
Akiha Shrine in South Nagano, where I protect all who dwell here. I understand both fire's destruction and its warmth. True safety comes to those who comprehend both faces. All who pray at this shrine receive that sacred wisdom—to respect fire's power while honoring its gifts.
Benefits
fire protectionhouse safetystrict justice blessing