📍 Ishiura Shrine

📍 Ishiura Shrine
(Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture)

This historic shrine is known as Kanazawa's oldest. It's popular for its blessings of matchmaking, and its proximity to Kenrokuen Garden and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art makes it an easy stop-off spot during sightseeing. The colorful "flower water basin" and approximately 2,000 red "musubidama" amulets make for a photogenic sight, garnering attention as a "shining shrine."

🗓 Visiting Hours
The grounds are open to the public (the shrine office is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

🎫 First Offerings/Charms
Free entry / Matchmaking charms and knotted balls are around 500 yen

📫 Location/Access
3-1-30 Honda-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
🚶 A short walk from the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa and Kenrokuen Garden / Approximately 10 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station

💡 Recommended Points
• History as Kanazawa's oldest shrine and its blessings for matchmaking
• The colorful flower water basin and knotted balls make for great photo spots for social media
• A convenient location to incorporate into sightseeing plans with Kenrokuen Garden and the museum

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Post by NAOMI アート建築めぐり | Aug 19, 2025