Shinano Kokubunji Temple
📍 Nagano, Ueda · 1049 Kokubu, Ueda 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
Shinano Kokubunji stands as a monument to faith spanning thirteen centuries, ordained by imperial decree to bring Buddhist blessings to the Shinano region. The temple's weathered halls whisper stories of emperors and commoners alike, all united in seeking enlightenment. Through ages of peace and strife, its spiritual light has never dimmed. Today, pilgrims walk the same paths as their ancestors, finding in this sacred temple a connection to the eternal dharma.
Benefits
national peacefamily prosperitywish fulfillment