Located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture,諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sea goddess Amaterasu and the god of the sea, Urashima Taro's ancestral kami, Fujin. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period, with a main hall and two smaller shrines. The shrine's grounds also include a forested area where visitors can participate in traditional Shinto rituals.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu, Fujin
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Fujin
- Coordinates
- 35.4902331, 136.6905954
Visitor tip
For a unique experience, visit during the cherry blossom season and try some of the local sake at the shrine's tea house.
Cultural notes
As a sea goddess, Amaterasu is associated with good fortune and prosperity. The shrine's location on the coast makes it an important site for fishing villages and coastal communities. Visitors can also participate in traditional rituals, such as the cleansing of the shrine's grounds during the spring equinox.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1523 by the Kanazawa daimyo, Maeda Toshiie.