金玉神社, Shinto shrine in Japan
Kingyoku Shrine is a small Shinto temple in Minami-ku, Niigata, featuring a wooden gate and a simple prayer hall with wooden beams and tile roof. The grounds are compact and well-maintained, offering a calm space for prayer and reflection throughout the year.
The shrine was established in the 1950s, with records pointing to either 1951 or 1953, following a divine vision directing its placement. Since then it has served the local community as a spiritual center dedicated to a water deity.
The shrine honors a water deity that has long been central to local spiritual life and protection. The monthly rotating prayer stamps feature seasonal designs that reflect the community's connection to natural cycles and changing times.
The shrine is open around the clock and free to visit, with free parking available for about 4 to 5 cars. Visitors should bring supplies beforehand, as the immediate area has limited facilities or food options.
The shrine issues different prayer stamps each month featuring seasonal and event-based designs that visitors enjoy collecting. These rotating monthly designs give people a reason to return throughout the year.
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