Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Meishin-taisha
Ichinomiya (Mino Province)
Nangu Taisha
南宮大社
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
20 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Nangū Taisha is the ichinomiya (premier shrine) of former Mino Province, enshrining Kanayama-hiko-no-mikoto, the kami of mining and metalworking. Located in Tarui, Gifu Prefecture, at the foot of Mount Nangū, it is the head shrine of all Kanayama-hiko shrines in Japan and carries the highest-rank designation of Myōjin Taisha in the Engishiki (927 CE). First recorded in the Shoku Nihon Kōki (836) and the Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku (859), it has served Mino Province's spiritual center for over a millennium. The shrine's buildings were burned to the ground during the Battle of Sekigahara (1600) and rebuilt in 1642 under the patronage of Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu. Today 18 Edo-period structures survive within the precinct, all designated National Important Cultural Properties, built in the distinctive Nangū-zukuri architectural style. As the primary shrine for Japan's metal industries, Nangū Taisha draws devoted worshippers from the metalworking, mining, and manufacturing sectors. Its spring and autumn festivals draw large crowds, and the shrine remains the spiritual heart of the Sekigahara region.
Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
Male god of mining, metalworking, and forges; born from Izanami's vomit as she suffered the burns of giving birth to Kagutsuchi
Blessings
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Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.3678, 136.5278
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)
20 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-11. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Nangu Taisha?
Nangū Taisha is the ichinomiya (premier shrine) of former Mino Province, enshrining Kanayama-hiko-no-mikoto, the kami of mining and metalworking. Located in Tarui, Gifu Prefecture, at the foot of Mount Nangū, it is the head shrine of all Kanayama-hiko shrines in Japan and carries the highest-rank designation of Myōjin Taisha in the Engishiki (927 CE). First recorded in the Shoku Nihon Kōki (836) and the Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku (859), it has served Mino Province's spiritual center for over a millennium. The shrine's buildings were burned to the ground during the Battle of Sekigahara (1600) and rebuilt in 1642 under the patronage of Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu. Today 18 Edo-period structures survive within the precinct, all designated National Important Cultural Properties, built in the distinctive Nangū-zukuri architectural style. As the primary shrine for Japan's metal industries, Nangū Taisha draws devoted worshippers from the metalworking, mining, and manufacturing sectors. Its spring and autumn festivals draw large crowds, and the shrine remains the spiritual heart of the Sekigahara region.
Where is Nangu Taisha located?
Nangu Taisha is located in Fuwa-gun, Tarui-cho, Gifu. The full address is: 1734-1 Miyashiro, Tarui-cho, Fuwa-gun, Gifu.
What deities are enshrined at Nangu Taisha?
The enshrined deities are: Kanayamahiko no Kami.