Tokuwabara Shrine, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Tokuwabara Okami, a kami associated with the region's rice paddies and agricultural prosperity. The shrine's architecture reflects its role as a center for rural life and the cultivation of rice.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tokuwabara Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Tokuwabara Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.6306995, 136.6920682
Visitor tip
To avoid crowds, visit the shrine early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Be sure to remove your shoes before entering the shrine's main hall and purify your hands at the temizuya water basin.
Cultural notes
As a kami associated with agriculture, Tokuwabara Okami is often invoked during the spring planting season, when local farmers make offerings of sake and rice. The shrine also hosts an annual harvest festival to celebrate the bounty of the land.
Historical note
Founded in 1717 during the Edo period, Tokuwabara Shrine has been an important location for local farmers to make offerings and seek blessings for their crops.