Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Kanayama Shrine Kawasaki
金山神社
/ Kanayama Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
5 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki is internationally famous for the Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) held each April. Originally a shrine for blacksmiths and metalworkers, it became associated with fertility and protection, and its festival now raises funds for HIV research.
Enshrined Deities
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Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent head
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.5376, 139.7318
Physical Address
2-13-16 Daishi-ekimae, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa
神奈川県川崎市川崎区大師駅前2丁目13-16
Historical Province
Sagami / Musashi
Access
Kawasaki Daishi Station (Keikyu Daishi Line)
5 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Best Times to Visit
spring
Foreign Language Support
English signage
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Kanayama Shrine Kawasaki?
Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki is internationally famous for the Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) held each April. Originally a shrine for blacksmiths and metalworkers, it became associated with fertility and protection, and its festival now raises funds for HIV research.
Where is Kanayama Shrine Kawasaki located?
Kanayama Shrine Kawasaki is located in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. The full address is: 2-13-16 Daishi-ekimae, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa.