This shrine is dedicated to Kanayama-hiko-no-mikoto, a kami of metalworking and mining who is revered as the protector of blacksmiths, craftsmen, and those working with metals. Located in Gifu Prefecture, which has a rich history of sword-making and metallurgy, the shrine serves as a spiritual center where artisans and industrial workers pray for skill in their craft and safety in metalworking operations. Visitors often come seeking blessings for success in technical trades, protection from accidents involving metal tools or machinery, and guidance in mastering traditional Japanese crafts that require metalworking expertise.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 35.2718029, 137.1937158