Kyosai-jinja, or Spring Day Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, the shrine is situated on a hill overlooking the Asano River and features a unique architecture that reflects its historical significance as an important spiritual center for the region's ruling samurai class. The shrine's beautiful gardens, carefully maintained over centuries, are particularly notable among visitors.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, Susahito-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.4478289, 136.6450658
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's serene atmosphere, visit at dawn or dusk when the sun is low in the sky and cast a warm glow over the surrounding gardens.
Cultural notes
As a prominent Shinto shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture, Spring Day Shrine is closely tied to local folklore and mythological traditions. It is said that the shrine's beautiful cherry blossoms, which bloom annually in late March, are a manifestation of the goddess Amaterasu's blessings upon the region.
Historical note
Founded during the Edo period in the late 17th century.