Located in the picturesque town of Hakusan, Wild Bamboo Temple Shrine (Ishikawa Prefecture) is dedicated to the Shinto deities of the wild bamboo forest that once thrived here. The shrine's architecture reflects its rural setting, with traditional Japanese roof tiles and wooden accents.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susumu-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Susumu-no-kami, God of agriculture and fertility
- Coordinates
- 35.5095053, 136.866172
Visitor tip
Visitors can try their luck by tossing coins into the shrine's donation box, which is believed to attract good fortune.
Cultural notes
This shrine is associated with the Shinto god of agriculture and fertility, and its location near a former bamboo forest highlights its importance in local mythology. During the spring festival, locals bring offerings of sake and food to honor the kami.
Historical note
Built in 1656, during the Edo period, as a way to purify the polluted waters of Hakusan Lake.