Located in the town of Kanazawa, Hiroguri Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of broad beans and good fortune. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with a single-story main hall and a vermilion torii gate. According to local legend, the shrine was founded by the local daimyo (feudal lord) who believed that the shrine's patron deity would bring prosperity to his domain.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- null
- Kami enshrined
- null
- Coordinates
- 37.453413, 137.2606429
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's garden during cherry blossom season for a serene and picturesque experience.
Cultural notes
As a shrine dedicated to broad beans, Hiroguri Shrine is closely tied to the local agricultural community. The shrine's patron deity, the kami, is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity to farmers and their crops. During the annual Harvest Festival (, Kinro Kansha no Hi), visitors can participate in traditional rituals and offerings to the kami.
Historical note
Founded in the late Heian period (12th century),