Kanaoka Shrine
金岡神社
Kanaoka Shrine: a historic site dedicated to a famous painter, featuring unique architecture and ancient trees.
What it is
- Shrine founded during the Ninna era (885-889).
- Dedicated to early Heian painter Kose Kanaoka.
- Also enshrines Sumiyoshi Okami, Susanoo-no-Mikoto, and Oyamakui-no-Mikoto.
What to see
- Three Honden buildings in Kasuga-zukuri style.
- Honden buildings face west towards Osaka Bay.
- Two camphor trees designated as preserved trees.
- One camphor tree is estimated to be 900 years old.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
大阪府堺市北区金岡町2866 Open in Google Maps
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