A local Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to prosperity and good fortune, as suggested by its name which incorporates 'kogane' meaning gold or money.
This Shinto shrine serves as a local spiritual center where community members come to pray for prosperity, protection, and good fortune in their daily lives. The sacred space provides a place for traditional rituals and seasonal festivals that connect worshippers with the kami through purification ceremonies and offerings. Visitors typically seek blessings for family wellbeing, business success, and safe passage through life's important transitions.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 35.4105565, 139.3361971
Visitor tip
Check local visiting hours as smaller community shrines may have limited access times.
Cultural notes
The name Kogane, meaning gold or small gold, reflects the shrine's association with prosperity, wealth, and material blessings in Japanese folk belief.