Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Kanayama Megami Shrine
金山彦神社
/ Kanayama Megami Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
15 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Nangu Taisha (南宮大社) in Tarui-cho, Gifu Prefecture, is the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of former Mino Province and the national head shrine for the veneration of Kanayamahiko-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of mining, metalworking, and the forging arts. The shrine is documented from 836 CE and listed in the Engishiki (927) as a Myojin-taisha. The existing shrine buildings, including structures designated Important Cultural Properties, date to 1642 — rebuilt under the patronage of Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu after the shrine was completely destroyed during the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
836 836
First historical mention in the Shoku Nihon Koki (Jogan 2).
927
Listed in the Engishiki as a Myojin-taisha (Fuwa District, Mino Province).
1600
Shrine completely destroyed during the Battle of Sekigahara.
1642
Rebuilt by order of Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu; current buildings designated Important Cultural Properties.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Blessings
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Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.3778, 136.5241
Physical Address
1734-1 Miyashiro, Tarui-cho, Fuwa-gun, Gifu
岐阜県不破郡垂井町宮代1734-1
Historical Province
Mino / Hida
Access
Tarui Station (JR Tokaido Line)
15 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
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 Megami Shrine?
Nangu Taisha (南宮大社) in Tarui-cho, Gifu Prefecture, is the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of former Mino Province and the national head shrine for the veneration of Kanayamahiko-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of mining, metalworking, and the forging arts. The shrine is documented from 836 CE and listed in the Engishiki (927) as a Myojin-taisha. The existing shrine buildings, including structures designated Important Cultural Properties, date to 1642 — rebuilt under the patronage of Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu after the shrine was completely destroyed during the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.
Where is Kanayama Megami Shrine located?
Kanayama Megami Shrine is located in Tarui-cho, Gifu. The full address is: 1734-1 Miyashiro, Tarui-cho, Fuwa-gun, Gifu.