Tohi Kinzan Yamajinja Shrine

📍 Shizuoka, Izu · Tohi, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

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Fee

Direct-write

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

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Nestled in Tohi, a region that once flourished as a gold mining center, this mountain shrine bears witness to a golden era of prosperity. Miners once offered grateful prayers at this altar, seeking divine protection during their perilous work extracting precious metals from the earth. The shrine's existence is intertwined with the industrial heritage of the region, standing as a testament to human determination and the bounty of the mountains. Though the mining industry has changed, the shrine remains a spiritual beacon, honoring the legacy of those who labored beneath the earth in search of fortune.

Benefits

mining fortunebusiness prosperitywealth

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