⛩️ Kinshe Water Shrine

📝 Introduction

Claiming to be the strongest wealth shrine in Northeast, let's use the energy of snakes to enhance our fortune!

📖 Details

The Kinshe Suijin Shrine is dedicated to "snakes" and "water," and has historically blessed prosperity and wealth, earning deep faith from entrepreneurs and business operators. Japanese television and magazines have referred to it as "the strongest energy spot in Tohoku," attracting worshippers from all over the country every day. Within the shrine, the Kinshe Benzaiten is believed to enhance wealth, wisdom, and skills. Legend has it that Benzaiten sent snakes as messengers, with the white snake being her embodiment. There is a sacred tree on the grounds with a hollow that resembles a white snake, which is considered to bring good fortune, enhance wealth, and promote business success. Surrounding the shrine are rare "snake-pattern stones" that feature snake-like designs. It is said that these stones hold the divine power of snakes, and by touching the stones and then your wallet, you can increase your financial luck. There are various omikuji (fortune slips) and amulets shaped like snakes. Additionally, there is a massive "Kujō vine tree" on the premises, approximately 300 years old, with May being the best time to enjoy its blossoms.

⭐ Highlights

The shrine dedicated to the "snake" and "water" is said to bless prosperity in business and abundant wealth. The enshrinement of the golden snake Benzaiten is believed to enhance financial power, wisdom, and skills. Inside the shrine, there is a sacred tree that resembles a white snake and a "snake-patterned stone" that reveals snake-like patterns; touching them and then your wallet is said to improve financial luck. There are various fortunes and amulets shaped like snakes. Inside the shrine, there is a massive "Kujō vine tree" that is about 300 years old, with May being the best time to enjoy its flowers.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there a foreign language introduction signboard or manual? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)

A: The facilities in the outer garden have English signage, but there is none inside the torii.

Q: Do you have a御朱印 (Goshuin)?

A: In addition to the monthly changing御朱印 (go-shuin), there are illustrated御朱印 (go-shuin) released for each season, including初詣 (hatsumode),花祭 (hanamatsuri),夏詣 (natsu-mode), and秋詣 (aki-mode).

Q: Are there coin-operated lockers?

A: No.

Q: Is there a parking lot?

A: Yes. The parking lot near the shrine can accommodate 250 vehicles, and during festival events, it can hold 600 vehicles.

📍 Contact & Information

📍 Address

Miyagi Prefecture, Iwanuma City, Sanshoku Yoshimizu Shrine 7

📞 Phone

0223-22-2672

🚇 Transport

(1) About a 10-minute drive from Iwanuma Station on the Tohoku Main Line and Joban Line. (2) Get off at Hanatopia Iwanuma Station on the city bus Master Line or Seibu Line, and it's about a 10-minute walk.

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