Kinzakura Shrine

Kinzakura Shrine Kinzakura Shrine is a shrine that worships Mt. Kinpu, which is located at the top of Shosenkyo, a famous scenic spot in Kofu. During the reign of the 10th Emperor Sujin (about 2000 years ago), when an epidemic spread across the country, gods were enshrined in various provinces to pray for the elimination of the epidemic and the health of all people, and in Kai Province, the deity Sukunahikona no Mikoto was enshrined at the summit of Mt. Kinpu, which is the origin of this shrine. Later, during the reign of the 12th Emperor Keiko, when Emperor Yamato Takeru was on a tour of the eastern provinces, Susanoo no Mikoto and Oonamuji no Mikoto were also enshrined in order to develop the country. ▲The Kagura dance depicts Princess Inada having her scroll stolen by a giant snake, and Susanoo-no-Mikoto taking it back and returning it to Princess Inada. About 1,300 years ago, during the 2,000-year history of the shrine, Yoshino's Zao Gongen was enshrined there until the beginning of the Meiji era. At that time, the water dug as a pond for the Buddha was an endless spring of holy water. It is located on the left just before the torii gate. The crystal amulet of this shrine, which has a history of 2,000 years as a god of medicine and protection from evil, has a history of over 600 years as a lifelong talisman. The lucky Daikokuten is carved from a cedar tree (2,000 years old) that was burned in a fire in 1955. ▲Daikokuten, the God of Fortune ▲Daikokuten, the God of Fortune ▲Cedar burned by fire (2000 years old) Therefore, the main shrine is located at the top of Mt. Kinpu, and this shrine is a village shrine. The sacred treasures are the crystal "Fire Ball" and "Water Ball" that were excavated and polished in this area, and the main hall is dedicated to the "Ascending and Descending Dragon," which were destroyed in a great fire in 1955 but were later restored, both of which have crystals that are deeply related to this shrine entwined in their tails. The sacred tree "Kinzakura" (a type of turmeric cherry tree), which is also the origin of the shrine's name, has been worshiped as "Kinzakura of the gold tree," as sung in folk songs since ancient times. From late April to early May, the pale golden flowers are in full bloom, and the shrine is crowded with worshippers from all over the country, who believe that if they worship this cherry tree and receive a crystal amulet during this season, they will be blessed with good fortune for the rest of their lives and receive the divine blessing of protection from misfortune. #Shosenkyo #Mitake Shosenkyo #Kanazakura Shrine #Yamanashi #Yamanashi Prefecture #Yamanashi Tourism #Yamanashi Trip #Power Spot #Recharge at a Power Spot #Shrine #Shrine Tour #Shrines and Temples #Shrines and Temples Tour #Visiting a Shrine #Shrine Tour #Shrine Lover #Shrine Lover Boy #Shrine Lover Girl