Located in the Ishikawa Prefecture, Tsunoji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and prosperity, Tsunoji. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with a rectangular main hall and a five-story pagoda. Visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine and local specialties at the shrine's tea house.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsunoji
- Kami enshrined
- Tsunoji
- Coordinates
- 35.4610397, 136.7725847
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's garden during cherry blossom season to experience its natural beauty.
Cultural notes
Tsunoji Shrine is associated with the legend of Tsunoji, a god who protected the region from famine. The shrine also celebrates the annual Tsurugaoka Festival, which honors the local rice harvest.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in the Edo period, during the rule of Tokugawa Iemitsu.