Located in the Katsuyama City of Ishikawa Prefecture, Katsuyama Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of knowledge, literacy, and education. The shrine's name 'Katsuyama' literally means 'knowledge hill,' reflecting its connection to learning and intellectual pursuits.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- O-no-ya-take-mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- O-no-ya-take-mikoto, Other kami not specified
- Coordinates
- 36.0517708, 136.2767407
Visitor tip
Visitors can purchase a sacred rice ball (senbei) for $0.50 at the shrine's gift shop, which is believed to bring good luck and academic success.
Cultural notes
Katsuyama Shrine is associated with the Shinto god of knowledge, O-no-ya-take-mikoto. The shrine also hosts an annual Cherry Blossom Festival in late March, where participants write wishes on paper lanterns that float away on the wind.
Historical note
Founded in 743 AD by Emperor Shomu during the Nara period.