The 鍛冶神社, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of sake brewing and metalworking. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical role as an important center for these industries. Visitors can explore the museum showcasing traditional sake-making techniques and see exhibits on local metalwork.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sugiyama-hiko
- Kami enshrined
- Sugiyama-hiko
- Coordinates
- 35.0085917, 135.7845678
Visitor tip
For a unique souvenir, try some of the shrine's specialty sake at the nearby brewery shop.
Cultural notes
As a major center for sake production in Shiga Prefecture, 鍛冶神社 is closely tied to the local New Year (Oshogatsu) festival, where sake is an essential part of the celebrations. The shrine's annual sake-making festival (sakazuki-matsuri) typically takes place in January.
Historical note
The shrine was founded during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) to honor the kami of sake brewing and metalworking.