Utasu Shrine

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This shrine is at Higashiyama1-Chome, Kanazawa City. Erected about 1300 years ago as Tamonten Shrine, it is also called Bishamonsan. Originally the feudal lord, Maeda Toshiiewas enshrined in this place and venerated as a guardian against the unluckykimon gate. (It is currently relocated to Oyama shrine in Kanazawa City). The Setsubun Festival is held here annually and local geisha perform the bean throwing festivities.

Spot details

Address: Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Higashiyama 1-30-8 Map
Area: Around Higashi Chaya District Area
Phone: 0762528826
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Worth a Visit

Reviewed : 2017.09.01

Located near the center of the old town in Kanazawa, Utasu Shrine seems ordinary at first glance. Yet a closer inspection reveals some unexpected residents lurking about.
十体の神様を祀る

Reviewed : 2023.04.11

ひがし茶屋街の北東側の繁華街から来ると奥のほうにあります。10体の神様がご祭神として祀られいて、ご利益が多いとも言えますが、ちょっと何でもありな感じもします。境内にはパワースポット的な井戸もあるのでそういうのが好きな人にはいいかも。
前田利家が祭神

Reviewed : 2022.10.20

浅野川の川辺から掘り出した古かがみを卯辰神を祀ったことが事の起こりです、また前田利家の神祭神として藩社となりました。