Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Koganeyama Shrine (Kinkasan)
黄金山神社
/ Koganeyama Jinja
Admission
Free (ferry fee required)
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
See details
Hours
Seasonal ferry schedule
Overview
Located on the sacred island of Kinkasan, this shrine is associated with the first discovery of gold in Japan in 749 and is revered as a shrine for wealth and prosperity.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
750 [天平21年]
Located on the sacred island of Kinkasan off the coast of Miyagi. The name means 'Gold Mountain' as gold was discovered here in 749.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Male god of mining, metalworking, and forges; born from Izanami's vomit as she suffered the burns of giving birth to Kagutsuchi
⛩
primary Deity
Female goddess of metalworking and mining; born alongside Kanayamahiko from Izanami's vomit
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent independent
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
38.2950, 141.5680
Physical Address
5 Kinkasan, Ayukawahama, Ishinomaki, Miyagi
宮城県石巻市鮎川浜金華山5
Historical Province
Mutsu (Rikuzen)
Access
Ishinomaki Station (JR Senseki Line)
Hours
Seasonal ferry schedule
Bus
Bus to Ayukawahama then ferry to Kinkasan Island
Best Times to Visit
summerautumn
Accessibility
No - island shrine
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 Koganeyama Shrine (Kinkasan)?
Located on the sacred island of Kinkasan, this shrine is associated with the first discovery of gold in Japan in 749 and is revered as a shrine for wealth and prosperity.
Where is Koganeyama Shrine (Kinkasan) located?
Koganeyama Shrine (Kinkasan) is located in Ishinomaki, Miyagi. The full address is: 5 Kinkasan, Ayukawahama, Ishinomaki, Miyagi.