Kanayama Megami Shrine

Kanayama Megami Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
15 min walk
Horaires
Dawn to dusk

Vue d'ensemble

Nangu Taisha (南宮大社) in Tarui-cho, Gifu Prefecture, is the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of former Mino Province and the national head shrine for the veneration of Kanayamahiko-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of mining, metalworking, and the forging arts. The shrine is documented from 836 CE and listed in the Engishiki (927) as a Myojin-taisha. The existing shrine buildings, including structures designated Important Cultural Properties, date to 1642 — rebuilt under the patronage of Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu after the shrine was completely destroyed during the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.

Histoire

Fondation

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Atteste par les sources
836
836

First historical mention in the Shoku Nihon Koki (Jogan 2).

927

Listed in the Engishiki as a Myojin-taisha (Fuwa District, Mino Province).

1600

Shrine completely destroyed during the Battle of Sekigahara.

1642

Rebuilt by order of Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu; current buildings designated Important Cultural Properties.

Reseau de sanctuaires

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.3778, 136.5241

Physical Address

1734-1 Miyashiro, Tarui-cho, Fuwa-gun, Gifu

Province historique

Mino / Hida

Acces

Tarui Station (JR Tokaido Line)

15 min walk

Horaires

Dawn to dusk

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Kanayama Megami Shrine?

Nangu Taisha (南宮大社) in Tarui-cho, Gifu Prefecture, is the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of former Mino Province and the national head shrine for the veneration of Kanayamahiko-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of mining, metalworking, and the forging arts. The shrine is documented from 836 CE and listed in the Engishiki (927) as a Myojin-taisha. The existing shrine buildings, including structures designated Important Cultural Properties, date to 1642 — rebuilt under the patronage of Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu after the shrine was completely destroyed during the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.

Where is Kanayama Megami Shrine located?

Kanayama Megami Shrine is located in Tarui-cho, Gifu. The full address is: 1734-1 Miyashiro, Tarui-cho, Fuwa-gun, Gifu.