Goldmine Rice Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, famous for its beautiful cherry blossom trees and traditional architecture. The shrine was built to honor the deity of rice, prosperity, and good fortune.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Rice
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.544416, 134.8057799
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's famous 'Matsuri no Ma' (Festival Hall) at night when it is illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights, a stunning sight during cherry blossom season.
Cultural notes
The shrine is dedicated to the kami of rice, prosperity, and good fortune. It is also said to be associated with the legend of the 'Golden Mountain,' a mythical place where gold was said to have been discovered.
Historical note
Established during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), the shrine has been rebuilt several times due to wars and natural disasters.