Located in the city of Kanazawa, the Higashi-ji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. The shrine is situated on a hill overlooking the Asano River and features a traditional Japanese garden. Visitors can explore the shrine's main hall, which houses a large wooden statue of Amaterasu, as well as several smaller shrines dedicated to various regional kami.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Regional kami of Asano River
- Coordinates
- 36.6129779, 136.6016887
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the light casts a golden glow on the surrounding trees and buildings.
Cultural notes
The Higashi-ji Shrine is connected to the regional kami of the Asano River, which are said to appear in the form of fish during times of abundance. Visitors can participate in a traditional purification ritual called 'misogi' by washing their hands at the shrine's temizuya before paying respects.
Historical note
The Higashi-ji Shrine was built in 1633 during the Edo period and is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Ishikawa Prefecture.