Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Kanpei Chusha
Ichinomiya (Musashi Province (ninomiya))
Kanasana Shrine
金鑚神社
/ Kanasana Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
See details
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Kanasana Shrine is notable for having no main hall — instead, the mountain behind the shrine serves as the shintai (sacred object of worship). It also possesses one of the few shrine-associated multi-story pagodas in Japan.
Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house
⛩
primary Deity
God of storms, the sea, and martial valor; also revered as a deity of plague prevention
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent independent
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
36.1810, 139.1130
Physical Address
750 Ninomiya, Kamikawa, Kodama District, Saitama
埼玉県児玉郡神川町字二ノ宮750
Access
Honjo Station (JR Takasaki Line)
Hours
Open daily
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 Kanasana Shrine?
Kanasana Shrine is notable for having no main hall — instead, the mountain behind the shrine serves as the shintai (sacred object of worship). It also possesses one of the few shrine-associated multi-story pagodas in Japan.
Where is Kanasana Shrine located?
Kanasana Shrine is located in Kamikawa, Saitama. The full address is: 750 Ninomiya, Kamikawa, Kodama District, Saitama.