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Kogane Shrine

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金神社

Kogane Shrine is a historic shrine in Gifu City, known for its golden torii gate.

Kogane Shrine
岐阜の暇人 CC0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A Kokushi Kenzaisha and former prefectural shrine.
  • Dedicated to Kogane-no-Okami and four other deities.
  • Founded in the 5th year of Emperor Seimu's reign.
  • Deeply connected with Inaba Shrine and Kashimori Shrine.

What to see

  • A special steel torii gate, built in 1987.
  • The torii gate was repainted gold in 2015.
  • The main shrine building, rebuilt in 1988.

When to go

  • Annual festival is held on April 5th.
  • A flea market is held on the 9th of every month.

Getting there

  • About a 10-minute walk from JR Gifu Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岐阜県岐阜市金町5丁目3 Open in Google Maps

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