A local Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to agricultural prosperity and the nurturing of young growth, as suggested by its name meaning 'young seedlings.'
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 35.2224163, 136.5992843
Visitor tip
Visit during spring planting season when the shrine may hold special prayers for successful harvests.
Cultural notes
The name 'Wakanae' (young seedlings) reflects the deep connection between Shinto worship and agricultural cycles that has sustained Japanese communities for centuries.