A shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the protective deities of mining and metalworking. The name 'Kaneyama' literally means 'metal mountain,' reflecting its connection to the region's mining heritage and the spiritual protection of those who worked in dangerous underground conditions.
- 宗派
- Mining/Industrial
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Deities of mining and metalworking
- 祀られている神
- Kanayama-hiko, Kanayama-hime
- 座標
- 33.5492485, 133.5693103
参拝のヒント
The shrine offers insight into Japan's industrial heritage and the spiritual practices of mining communities.
文化的背景
Kaneyama shrines represent the Japanese tradition of seeking divine protection for dangerous occupations, particularly mining and metalworking, which were essential but perilous trades in pre-modern Japan.
歴史
Established to honor the kami associated with mining operations and to pray for the safety of miners. Such shrines were commonly founded near mining sites throughout Japan to provide spiritual protection for workers in hazardous conditions.