Kasoyama Jinja (Kanuma)

Kasoyama Jinja, at the foot of Mount Ozaku in Kanuma City, is a venerable old shrine whose name appears even in the Heian-period chronicle the Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku. It has long drawn faith as a guardian of bountiful harvests, the growth of industry, and long life through medicine. An inner shrine is enshrined on the rugged summit, and the site is known for the divine power inspired by its mighty form.

Highlights

- The stump of a great cedar known as the divine-age cedar, once said to stand 70 meters tall and to be 1,800 years old, famed for having been judged among the oldest in the land - A worship hall from which one can venerate the inner shrine enshrined on the summit of Mount Ozaku - A locally rooted faith for bountiful harvests and long life through medicine

Enjoying the Seasons

The quiet precinct in the hills is beautiful in both the fresh green season and the autumn foliage, calming the hearts of those who visit. Standing before the enormous divine-age cedar stump in the clear air, one can sense the vast flow of time.

Access and Basic Information

- Location: Iriawano, Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture - Reached by car from central Kanuma, along roads through the hills - As the inner shrine is on the summit, worship is also possible from the worship hall at the foot

A Quick Tip

The stump of the divine-age cedar, said to be among the oldest in the land, is a highlight found only at this shrine. As the site lies deep in the mountains, mind the weather and the hour of sunset and allow plenty of time for your trip.