The Daio Shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the town's founding, believed to have been established during the Heian period (794-1185 CE). The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a wooden torii gate and a wooden vermillion gate. The shrine complex features several smaller shrines and temples, as well as a beautiful garden.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Daikokuten
- Kami enshrined
- Daikokuten, Kanayamagami
- Coordinates
- 36.3099501, 136.3213088
Visitor tip
Visitors can purchase an omamori at the shrine's shop, which is believed to bring good luck and protection from harm.
Cultural notes
The Daio Shrine is famous for its annual spring festival, where visitors can participate in traditional dances and music performances. The shrine is also said to be connected to the mythological figure of Ryujin, the dragon god of the sea.
Historical note
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