Located in the city of Kanazawa, Higashi Chaya District's famous 'Roku-sha-jinsha' or Six Societies Shrine is a lesser-known yet fascinating Shinto site dedicated to the worship of six primary kami: Shirota no Kami (God of Thunder), Atsuta no Okami (Great God), Kotoshi no Kami (God of the Beginning and End), Hachiman- no Kami (God of War), Suijin no Kami (God of Water), and Raijin no Kami (God of Lightning).
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祀られている神
- Shirota no Kami, Atsuta no Okami, Kotoshi no Kami, Hachiman- no Kami, Suijin no Kami, Raijin no Kami
- 座標
- 35.4567909, 136.7864321
参拝のヒント
Visit early in the morning to witness the tranquil atmosphere before it gets busy, and take a stroll through the nearby Kenrokuen Garden for a picturesque experience.
文化的背景
The shrine is connected with local folklore, as the six primary kami are said to protect residents from natural disasters. It's also known that the Atsuta no Okami (Great God) is enshrined at this site, revered for his wisdom and benevolence.
歴史
Founded during the Edo period in 1636.