Located in the heart of Kanazawa, Higashi Chaya District's historic center, the Shinmei Sanjushi Hagura Shrine is dedicated to Fujin, the god of wind and storms, but more notably, it enshrines the Hachiman-gami (Hachiman), a prominent Shinto deity. The shrine was originally built in 1653 by Tokugawa Ieyasu's forces during their campaign against the Awa clan in Echizen Province, Ishikawa Prefecture.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Fujin, Benzaiten
- Coordinates
- 36.6009987, 136.6614836
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's historic significance, visit during the annual Hachiman Matsuri (March 24-26) and witness the impressive martial arts performances by the Shinsenshu-hanbu-jutsu troupe.
Cultural notes
In addition to Fujin, this shrine also enshrines Benzaiten-gami (Benzaiten), a kami associated with beauty, prosperity, and music. The shrine's architecture reflects its history as a military shrine, featuring a distinctive shape known as 'hagura' that signifies the rising sun.
Historical note
Originally built in 1653 as part of the Tokugawa shogunate's military campaign to subdue the region.