Kanayamahime Shrine
Mining and manufacturing have flourished in this region since ancient times. They say Kanayamahime was enshrined here as a guardian deity of the industry.
Mining and manufacturing have flourished in this region since ancient times. They say Kanayamahime was enshrined here as a guardian deity of the industry. The shrine is said to provide effective blessings for those who work with fire, including metalwork, construction, and agriculture. It is famous as one of the few historic ironworking guardian deity shrines in Japan.
Basic information
- Directions
- 20-minute walk from Kawachi-Katakami Station on the JR Yamatoji Line
- Location
- 4828 Karindoobata, Kashiwara-shi, Osaka, 582-0012
- Tel
- 072-979-0683
