Kikurihime Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sakuragaoka, Whitehorse City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to the goddess Kikurihime, who is associated with the rice field and the harvest season. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical connection to the Edo period, with a wooden torii gate and a traditional Shinto-style main hall.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- null
- Kami enshrined
- null
- Coordinates
- 36.4874698, 136.5513811
Visitor tip
To experience the shrine's unique charm, visit at night when the shrine is illuminated with lanterns, reflecting its beauty under the evening sky.
Cultural notes
Kikurihime Jinja Shrine is closely associated with the mythology surrounding rice fields and the harvest season. The shrine is also known for its traditional festivals, including the annual Kikurihime Matsuri, which takes place in autumn.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in the late Edo period, during the reign of Tokugawa Iemitsu.