Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Kanegasaki Shrine
Kanegasaki-gu in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, is one of the Kenmu Chuko Fourteen Shrines established by imperial decree in 1890 to honor loyalist heroes of the 14th-century Kenmu Restoration. It enshrines Prince Takauji (Tsuneyo Shinno) and Prince Yoshiakira (Takaaki Shinno), who died defending the imperial cause at Kanegasaki Castle in 1336. The shrine is popularly known as the "Shrine of Love and Success" because the princes died together rather than surrender, and it attracts many visitors seeking blessings for love and perseverance.
Source: Founded in Meiji 23
Princes Takaaki and Tsuneyo fell at Kanegasaki Castle, defending the imperial cause against the Ashikaga.
Kanegasaki-gu established by imperial decree to honor the fallen princes.
Location Coordinates
35.6639, 136.0753
1-4 Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga-shi, Fukui
Echizen / Wakasa
Tsuruga Station (JR Hokuriku Line)
Dawn to dusk
北海道神宮
上川神社
帯廣神社
樽前山神社
美瑛神社
旭川神社
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Kanegasaki-gu in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, is one of the Kenmu Chuko Fourteen Shrines established by imperial decree in 1890 to honor loyalist heroes of the 14th-century Kenmu Restoration. It enshrines Prince Takauji (Tsuneyo Shinno) and Prince Yoshiakira (Takaaki Shinno), who died defending the imperial cause at Kanegasaki Castle in 1336. The shrine is popularly known as the "Shrine of Love and Success" because the princes died together rather than surrender, and it attracts many visitors seeking blessings for love and perseverance.
Kanegasaki Shrine is located in Tsuruga-shi, Fukui. The full address is: 1-4 Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga-shi, Fukui.