Kimpou Jinja

Kimpou Jinja is an esteemed shrine situated in the Nishi-Zaou area of Nagaoka. As its name Kimpou suggests, this shrine maintains a deep connection with mountain faith traditions and has long served as a spiritual pillar for the local community. The place name Zaou itself reveals the area's profound ties to sacred peaks, and the shrine continues to watch over the lives of people while receiving the protection of mountain deities. Walking alongside Nagaoka's development, it remains a cherished shrine deeply rooted in the community.