Kanasana Shrine
Kanasana Shrine (金鑚神社) is a Shinto shrine in Kodama County, Saitama Prefecture.[1] It is a Ninomiya, or a second rank shrine in its province after the Ichinomiya, and is commonly called "Ninomiya-sama"[1]
On November 23rd every year, Kanasana Jinja hosts a festival called Hikiri Shinji, which is also known as the "firestone festival"[1]
Architecture[change | change source]
Kanasana Jinja is generally built in a mixed architectural style, which combines elements from different architectural styles. [2]
Kanasana Jinja doesn't have a main hall (honden) because the mountain behind the shrine is considered its shintai, or the physical object or natural element where the kami (deity) resides.[1] Similar to Ōmiwa Shrine, Kanasana Jinja relies on a kannabi, which is a location that serves as a symbol of the kami's presence.
Kanasana Jinja has a large camphor tree shinboku on its premises that is considered a national treasure.[3]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Glossary of Shinto Names and Terms: K". www2.kokugakuin.ac.jp. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ↑ "Kanasana jinja Shrine". Guidoor. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ↑ "Kanasana-jinja | Honjo Sightseeing Association". en.honjo-kanko.jp. Retrieved 2023-04-06.