Kanazawa Shrine

About

History

History

Introduce the history of this Shrine.

Guide to Grand fire festival

Guide to Grand fire festival

The grand fire festival is a traditional Japanese fire ritual held in mid-January.

Tenjin-sama – The Deity of Learning

Tenjin-sama – The Deity of Learning

About the deity Michizane Sugawara.

Deity of white snake dragon

Deity of white snake dragon

The Story of White Snake Dragon Deity.

In the area of Kanazawa shrine

In the area of Kanazawa shrine

Guide to touring Kanazawa Shrine.

Pictures of Kanazawa shrine

Pictures of Kanazawa shrine

The four seasons of Kanazawa Shrine in pictures.

Rite of drawing sacred water

Rite of drawing sacred water

For all people who wish to draw sacred water.

Sending of amulets and charms

Sending of amulets and charms

Amulets can be mailed for those unable to visit the shrine.

Prayer

Baby’s first visit to the shrine

Baby’s first visit to the shrine

Celebrate your baby’s first shrine visit with prayers for healthy growth, name blessing, and a charm.

Shichi-go-san (Special Blessing for 7, 5, 3 years old)

Shichi-go-san (Special Blessing for 7, 5, 3 years old)

To thank for the child's health and growth, and to wish further growth and honesty in the future.

Pray for success, academic achievement and the Kangaku Festival

Pray for success, academic achievement and the Kangaku Festival

During the entrance examination season, many students pray for their success in the examinations.

Shinto Wedding Ceremony

Shinto Wedding Ceremony

Shinto weddings are available. The service is held in the vivid red colored shrine surrounded by the greenery of Kenroku Garden.

Celebration of longevity

Celebration of longevity

The ceremony to celebrate longevity is called “Toshiiwai”.

Blessing to get rid of bad luck

Blessing to get rid of bad luck

In Kanazawa, it is common to have blessed at a shrine at the end of the year before the year of bad luck to welcome the New Year.

Reservation for Prayer Service

Reservation for Prayer Service

Prayer bookings can be made by e-mail or via the online booking page.

Information on New year’s Pray in 2026

Information on New year’s Pray in 2026

This is the information page for New Year’s pray in 2026.

Information

Festival & Event Calendar

Jul - 2025

Aug - 2025

Sep - 2025

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Access

1-3 Kenroku-machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa 920-0936, Japan
Phone: +81-76-261-0502
Fax: +81-76-261-0539