Kanazakura-jinja, Kofu

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Kanazakura-jinja, Kofu, Shinto shrine in Japan

Kanazakura-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Kofu featuring the nagare-zukuri architectural style, recognizable by its sloped roof and curved edges. The building is set within a wooded grounds with a spacious courtyard, stone pathways, and traditional gates marking the sacred space.

This shrine was established to serve as a center for Shinto worship and has maintained its spiritual role within the local community since its founding. Over the generations, it has remained an important site where people come to honor traditions and seek blessings.

The shrine serves as a gathering place where visitors can observe traditional Shinto customs and rituals throughout the year. Local communities and pilgrims come here to make offerings and participate in seasonal celebrations.

The shrine is easily reached on foot from central Kofu and is located near other local attractions, making it simple to include in a visit. The grounds themselves are accessible with clear pathways and open areas designed for visitor circulation.

The shrine's name references the cherry trees that surround the grounds and transform the sanctuary into soft pink hues during blooming season. This seasonal transformation makes the location a particularly special destination when the trees reach full flowering.

Location: Kofu

Architectural style: nagare-zukuri

GPS coordinates: 35.76943,138.55606

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27

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