Kanazakura Shrine, Kofu
金櫻神社
Kanazakura Shrine is an ancient mountain worship site with unique sacred objects and cultural properties.
What it is
- A mountain worship shrine founded in 465 AD.
- Sacred object is a 20-meter-high granite rock.
- Enshrines deities Sukunabikona and Oonamuchi.
What to see
- The current vermilion-lacquered shrine, rebuilt in 1959.
- Two crystal 'water balls' and three 'fire balls'.
- Five Yamanashi Prefectural Tangible Cultural Properties.
- Cedar trees, a Kofu City designated natural monument.
When to go
- Main festival is held from April 21st to 22nd.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
山梨県甲府市御岳町2347 Open in Google Maps
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