Kokugen-ji
📍 Nagano, Nakano · 332 Akaiwa, Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture
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
Sternly situated in a valley near Nakano, this temple embodies strict Buddhist practice. Dedicated monks and practitioners come here to undergo rigorous training and purification, seeking enlightenment through disciplined spiritual work.
Benefits
Strict practiceHeart purificationPath to truth