The Torii Gate of Kinugawa Onsen, which is believed to be the original gate of Toshogu Shrine in Nagoya, was brought to Nihonmatsu city and installed at Kamakura's Otsukaji Shinmei shrine. In 1909, a part of it was relocated to this current site and renamed Kinugawa Onsen Torii. However, its significance is now more focused on the local area, with many people visiting for its natural hot spring located near the shrine.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- null
- Kami enshrined
- null
- Coordinates
- 36.1113803, 140.0909488
Visitor tip
Wash your hands before entering the shrine grounds to show respect, as it is a Shinto tradition to cleanse one's hands and mouth upon entering a shrine.
Cultural notes
This shrine is famous for its Kinugawa Onsen hot spring located nearby. The Osumi district of Ibaraki Prefecture is said to be a place where the kami inhabit, and people often visit this shrine to pray for good luck, health, and happiness.
Historical note
The shrine's current building was reconstructed in 1895.