久保田神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of rice and fertility. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style, with a rectangular main hall (honden) surrounded by smaller shrines and ceremonial buildings.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kane-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Kane-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 34.7557345, 137.9663191
Visitor tip
To enhance your visit, try to arrive during the shrine's annual Obon festival, usually in mid-August, when lanterns adorn the grounds and rituals are performed for the spirits of ancestors.
Cultural notes
The shrine is associated with the rice goddess, Kane-no-kami, who is believed to have granted fertility to the area. Locals still visit the shrine to pray for a bountiful harvest and good luck in life.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1575 during the Sengoku period, with its current structure modified in 1857.