菅生神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to the kami Inasa no Okami, who is revered as the patron deity of rice and agriculture. Visitors can admire the shrine's traditional architecture, which features a distinctive curved roof and a vermilion torii gate. The surrounding garden is particularly beautiful during cherry blossom season.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inasa no Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inasa no Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.3056524, 136.3211012
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine at dawn or dusk to avoid crowds, when you can take a tranquil stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens.
Cultural notes
Inasa no Okami is also associated with the mythological figure of Inasahime, who was said to have been transformed into a bird by the sun goddess Amaterasu. The shrine's festivals, including the autumnal harvest festival (kinzan) and spring cherry blossom viewing (hanami), are steeped in local tradition.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 1666 and has undergone several renovations over the centuries.