The power of fortune that springs up with the spring - Kanazawa Shrine

The guardian deity of Kenrokuen, where history and faith liven up

Kanazawa Shrine is a shrine located in Kenrokucho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, in a corner of Kenrokuen, a garden that represents Japan. Its history is deep and is known as a shrine that gives a wide range of benefits, with the kingdom of Sugawara Michizane, the god of learning, as well as the White Snake Dragon God, who is worshiped as a god of good fortune and disasters, Shiraazui Inari Daimyojin, the god of business, Kotohira Ogami, the god of traffic safety, and Maeda Saihiro and Maeda Saiyasu, the lords of the Kaga domain.

The birth of Kaneshiro Reizawa and Kanazawa Shrine, the origin of Kanazawa

The site where Kanazawa Shrine was founded is located on the banks of Kaneshiro Reizawa, which is said to have originated from the place name Kanazawa. A long time ago, a man named Imohori Togoro washed the potatoes with this spring water, and gold dust began to gush out. This incident led to the name "Kinari nozawa", which is said to have been called "Kinari nozawa." Currently, Kaneshiro Reizawa is gaining faith from many people as a power spot for financial luck.

The spring water of Kaneshiro Reizawa has long been worshipped as a sacred place. In this spiritually powerful land, when Harunaga, the 11th lord of the Kaga domain, founded the domain school Meirindo within Kenrokuen in this shrine, Kanazawa Shrine was founded in this shrine. The feudal school was established with the aim of educating the children of samurai, and education was provided that values ​​both academic and athleticism. In Kanazawa, the "Minrindo, a school for writing school, and the "Keibukan" were established.

Kanazawa Shrine has played an important role as a place where students from the feudal schools can pray for study, and as a place where students can pray for the peace of the entire feudal domain. In particular, Sugawara Michizane, one of the enshrined deities, was known as a god of learning and was revered by many people, including the feudal lord, as he was the ancestor of the Maeda family.

A mysterious being that protects the White Snake Dragon God, Kanazawa

At Kanazawa Shrine, particularly noteworthy is the White Snake Dragon God, enshrined as Aoden. The White Snake Dragon God is a male and female white fire snake, and is strongly worshipped as a god of fire, water, disaster prevention, good fortune, and prosperity in business.

According to Chinese literature, a white fire snake is a legendary snake that appears once every thousand years in the deep parts of mainland China, and is said to be "a source of good and bad luck to humans." It is said that he played a role in predicting a wealth of harvests and natural disasters, and informing people of the crisis. It is said that this white fire snake was introduced to Izumo Himisato from China and then to Kanazawa.

According to legend, one of the White Snake Dragon Gods was housed in Kanazawa Shrine, and the other one was housed in Kanazawa Castle. Kanazawa Castle has been a symbol of the prosperity of Kaga Million Koku since Maeda Toshiie, the founder of the Kaga Domain, became a castle. The fact that the White Snake Dragon God was enshrined in the castle shows that the feudal lord and other people strongly sought for their blessings.

After the war, the White Snake Dragon God, which was housed inside Kanazawa Castle, was also enshrined at Kanazawa Shrine, and today they are both enshrined in the main shrine. It may be due to the blessings of the White Snake Dragon God that the town of Kanazawa has escaped many wars and is still retaining the beauty of its beautiful castle town.

Kanazawa Shrine grounds, power spots and breath of history

There are power spots such as Kaneshiro Reizawa and Hououyama in the grounds of Kanazawa Shrine. As mentioned above, Kaneshiro Reizawa is the place where the name of Kanazawa comes from, and many people visit it, hoping to improve their fortunes for money. The ceiling of the Reizawa lies a dragon god who is said to live in a spring, and his mysterious appearance captivates visitors.

Behind Kinjo Reizawa is a small mountain called Hououyama. This mountain is a collection of various strange stones (power stones) and is made into the shape of a phoenix, with a cave inside. Its exterior looks like an ancient tomb, giving off an ancient mystical atmosphere. Mount Phoenix is ​​also said to give you the power to boost your financial luck, and it is a must-see spot when visiting Kanazawa Shrine.

Furthermore, when there is a happy event in the Maeda family of the Kaga clan, there are rows of votive Inari Torii gates that have been dedicated to each other. These torii gates are brightly colored with vermilion, and they add a touch of color to the shrine grounds. The number of torii gates also suggests that the Maeda family had a deep faith in Kanazawa Shrine.

Harmony with Kenrokuen, a landscape woven by history and nature

Kanazawa Shrine is located within Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three great gardens. Kenrokuen is a typical daimyo garden from the Edo period, and its beautiful landscape has attracted many tourists from both Japan and abroad. The grounds of Kanazawa Shrine are harmonious with the lush green nature of Kenrokuen, creating a quiet and calm atmosphere.

Kenrokuen is a garden where you can enjoy beautiful scenery with each season, with cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter. When visiting Kanazawa Shrine, you will be able to enjoy a stroll around Kenrokuen Garden, making it even more enriching.

Visiting Kanazawa Shrine, seeking benefits and peace of mind

Kanazawa Shrine worships Sugawara Michizane, the god of learning, so it is highly faithful from students and their families who wish for success in their studies. Many people visit the shrine to pray for passing the exam and improving their academic ability. The White Snake Dragon God is also known as a god of fortune and warding off disasters, and is revered by people who wish for prosperity in business and safety in their families.

Kanazawa Shrine is also a place where visitors can find peace of mind. The shrine grounds have a quiet and calm atmosphere, allowing you to forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Additionally, by visiting power spots such as Kaneshiro Reizawa and Mt. Houou, you will be able to refresh your mind and body.

Summary of Kanazawa Shrine - A power spot where history and faith liven up

Kanazawa Shrine was founded on the banks of Kaneshiro Reizawa, the origin of the Kanazawa place name, and is a shrine that lives up to history and faith, enshrined Sugawara Michizane, the god of learning, White Snake Dragon God, the god of money and warding off disasters, Shiraazui Inari Daimyojin, the god of prosperity in business, Kotohira Ogami, the god of traffic safety, and Maeda Saihiro and Maeda Nariyasu, the lords of the Kaga domain.

Located within Kenrokuen, the grounds are harmonious with the beautiful nature of the temple grounds, and provide peace of mind to visitors. Power spots such as Kinjo Reizawa and Houou Mountain are special places for those who wish for better fortune and good fortune.

When visiting Kanazawa, why not visit Kanazawa Shrine and experience its history and faith and be blessed with benefits? It will surely be a memorable and wonderful experience.

Points to visit Kanazawa Shrine

1. Pray for your luck in money at Kaneshiro Reizawa by dipping your hands in the spring water of Reizawa, or offering offerings to pray for your luck in money.
   
2. Charge your power at Mount Phoenix and enter the cave, touch the power stones, and recharge your energy.
   
3. Pray the White Snake Dragon God to ward off disasters, and greet the White Snake Dragon God at the main shrine and pray for fire, water, and disasters.
   
4. Enjoy a stroll with Kenrokuen and refresh your body and mind while enjoying the beautiful scenery of each season.
   
5. The goshuin stamps at Kanazawa Shrine, where you can collect goshuin stamps, are recommended as a commemoration of your visit.

Kanazawa Shrine is a power spot where history and faith liven up, and it is a place that gives visitors a variety of benefits and peace of mind. Please come and visit us once.

Shokey Hayashi

Exorcist/Radionics Technique Researcher

Contact

Born in Aomori Prefecture in 1965, he has been suffering from troubles, illnesses and injuries caused by spiritual phenomena since childhood. However, one day, when he was 20 years old, he attended an event, had a mysterious experience at the venue, and was hit by lightning energy from the heavens, as if piercing the spinal cord from his brain, and his psychic abilities blossomed. He then began studying psychology and psychiatry, and now he has combined psychiatry and consciousness engineering. Established "Radionics exorcism" using our own radionics techniques. "It's possible to treat your fortune" beyond exorcism, memorial service, and healing.