This ancient shrine serves as the head shrine of all metal-working and mining-related shrines throughout Japan, enshrining Kanayama-hiko no Mikoto, the Shinto deity of metal and metalworking. Located at the foot of Mount Nangu in Gifu Prefecture, it has been revered since antiquity by blacksmiths, miners, and craftspeople who pray for skill in their trades and safety in dangerous mining work. Modern visitors come seeking blessings for industrial success, technological innovation, and protection in metal-related occupations, making it particularly significant in Japan's manufacturing regions.
- 宗教
- shinto
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