Kanai Shrine's goshuin stamps with eye-catching designs and seasonal flower Hanachozu are attractive! There is also a kitchen car! ? Introducing Kanai Shrine in InabeCity.
Kanai Shrine, located in InabeCity, Mie Prefecture, has become a hot topic for its monthly goshuin stamps and seasonal flower Hanachozu, and its various initiatives are attracting attention as a shrine where people gather. In this article, we will explain in detail seasonal events, access information, etc., and explore the charm of Kananomiya Kanai Shrine, which is overflowing with cuteness.
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What is Kanai Shrine?
Kananomiya Kanai Shrine will celebrate its 800th anniversary in 2021. It was built in 1221 as a shrine to pray for good harvests and daily safety in order to protect people from natural disasters and famine, and has remained a beloved spiritual place for local people to this day.
Nowadays, many people come to worship not only as a place of faith and prayer, but also as a place where annual events and events such as New Year's visit and festivals are held.
In particular, ``Monthly Goshuin'' and ``Seasonal Hanachozu'' have become a hot topic on social media, and it has become recognized as a tourist attraction that conveys Japanese culture.
Seasonal hospitality decorations on the shrine grounds
At Kanai Shrine, the grounds that greet visitors are decorated with seasonal decorations. As you walk along the approach to the shrine, you can pass through the items decorated as if to offer hospitality to those who visit.
The seasonal decorations show off a fresh beauty in the solemn scenery of the shrine, making you feel happy every time you visit.
A fleeting wind chime
From June 1, 2020 to mid-September (scheduled), "Kanai wind chimes" will be displayed. The cool sound of wind chimes and the sight of strips of paper with wishes written on them swaying in the breeze will give you a sense of the Japanese summer atmosphere.
During the period, wind chimes will be displayed every day, and you can also donate strips of paper. (Firstfruits fee 300 yen)
carp streamer decoration
Every year, carp streamer decorations are displayed on the shrine grounds from April to the end of May. Colorful and cute carp streamers swim in the wind, praying for the healthy growth of children.
Kanai windmills, which replace votive tablets, are also displayed on both sides, and visitors can enter the shrine by walking through the approach path, which allows a refreshing breeze to pass through.
Votive lanterns and bamboo lights
At night from New Year's Eve to the 3rd of the new year, votive lanterns and bamboo lights are lit.
A votive lantern with a personal calligraphy written on it will be placed on the approach to the main shrine, a lantern with a fox pattern will be placed on the approach to the Nagao-do Inari torii gate, and an andon with the pattern of a past goshuin stamp will also be installed.
The gentle light of the andon and the bamboo light illuminating your feet create a fantastic scenery.
Kanai Shrine stamp
At Kanai Shrine, you can receive goshuin stamps that match the seasons of each month.
The words ``Kanai Shrine'' written in gold letters on top of the colorful design are truly gorgeous. The goshuin stamps made by a woman, Ms. Gonegi, are very cute with designs related to seasonal flowers, fruits, and seasonal events!
Kanai Shrine also offers original pastel-colored goshuin books. Additionally, there is a photo booth set up at the shrine office so that you can take photos of your Goshuincho, so you can take a photo of the Goshuin you received at a special location.
Monthly limited goshuin stamp
Goshuin stamps are limited to each month and can only be received in that month. Many people come to worship looking forward to seeing the designs of the goshuin stamps that change every month.
The goshuin stamp for August 2020 has a motif of "shaved ice" that seems to blow away the summer heat, and a seasonal flower "sunflower". The cute design will make you want to remember your summer days.
In May 2020, ``peony'' flowers and ``Botan's Festival Kintaro'' goshuin stamps were distributed.
Special stamp
Kanai Shrine is distributing stamps with designs of ``wind chimes and windmills'' and ``seashells'' as special stamps for August. The text ``Summer Pilgrimage'' is added, and it is written as proof of a visit to the shrine in the summer, hoping that the second half of this year will be healthy.
How to receive a Goshuin stamp
Goshuin is a stamp that you receive as proof that you have visited a shrine. Please cleanse your hands and mouth at the chozuya before praying, and express your feelings of gratitude before taking the offering.
Kanai Shrine's goshuin reception hours are as follows.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Days of the week: Direct entry into the stamp book on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
On Tuesdays, you can only receive the gift in writing (written on Japanese paper).
Office closed: Wednesday
First fruits fee: 500 yen
Please note that we do not take reservations in advance, and on festival days, we may only accept drop-offs due to festival preparations.
Kanai Shrine amulet
Kananomiya Kanai Shrine's unique amulet is Kanae Mamori.
There are three types of Kanamori: the hexagonal Kanamori, the Daifuku Kanamori which is over 20cm in size, and the most popular Kanamori is the heart-shaped Kanamori.
The heart-shaped amulets come in three colors: white, pink, and light onion, and are charm-shaped amulets that are full of blessings and cuteness that you'll want to keep on your body.
In addition, you can receive charms that suit your wishes, such as protection against academic studies, safe childbirth, traffic safety, good luck and warding off evil spirits, etc.
Kanai Shrine Hanachozu
Kanai Shrine is known as one of the shrines in Mie Prefecture that started Hanachozu early on.
Originally, in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection, it was not possible to use a ladle to cleanse your hands and mouth, so it was started as a way to purify your soul by looking at the flowers in the chozubachi.
Kanai Shrine's Hanachozu is so popular that if you search for "#Kanai Shrine" on Instagram, many photos of Hanachozu will come up.
The flowers in Hanachozu are cared for every day and replaced regularly, so the flower types and designs change from time to time.
*The photo shown is Hanachozu taken in the past.
spring Hanachozu
Kanai Shrine's Hanachozu is made by combining seasonal flowers, tin goldfish, marbles, and other items.
Hanachozu in the photo has peonies donated by the Peony Garden in InabeCity Agricultural Park in April. The gorgeous ``Peony Chozui'' is a spring-only Hanachozu.
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summer Hanachozu
At the beginning of summer, hydrangea flowers are floated Hanachozu. The ``hydrangea Hanachozu'' floats on the water surface like a patchwork of pale pinks, purples, blues, and deep purples, giving it a fresh and refreshing impression.
Autumn Hanachozu
In the fall, there are Hanachozu designed with cute arrangements of small flowers, mainly spray chrysanthemums. The tin goldfish placed in the center looks like it's swimming in a flower pond!
winter Hanachozu
Even during the winter months, Hanachozu are prepared to welcome visitors. The person who came to pray at Hanachozu in the photo made a mini snowman from the snow on the grounds and placed it at the edge of Hanachozu. It's such a heartwarming episode.
A kitchen car at a shrine where people gather! ?
At Kanai Shrine, ``food stalls'' are held regularly using food trucks. The coffee, bread, and grilled sea bream are popular not only with locals but also with visitors!
Kitchen car at the shrine! ? You may think so, but I want people to visit the shrine as a place where people can gather in a friendly manner...that's how I feel.
Please check the official website of Kanai Shrine for announcements regarding the planned opening of the kitchen car.
About access and parking to Kanai Shrine
Address 911 Kitaganai, InabeCity Bencho
Phone number 0594-88-5588
Shrine office reception hours: 9:00-15:00 (same as the reception hours for goshuin stamps)
Office closed on Wednesdays
Access by public transportation Nearest station: Approximately 20 minutes walk from Sohara Station on the Sangi Railway Hokusei Line
Access by car: Approximately 5 minutes from Tokai Kanjo Expressway “Daian IC”
Parking lot: Approximately 40 spaces *Approximately 10 spaces near the entrance to the shrine grounds, and approximately 30 spaces at the community center across from the shrine grounds.
Kanai Shrine
0594-88-5588
1.4km from Sohara Station on the Sangi Railway Hokusei Line (about 20 minutes on foot)
2.9km (approx. 5 minutes) from Tokai Kanjo Expressway "Daian IC"
10.6km (about 25 minutes) from Higashi-Meihan Expressway “Kuwana IC”
Nearby tourist attractions
Nigiwai no Mori
When you visit Kanai Shrine, why not enjoy some food at Nigiwai no Mori?
"Nigiwai no Mori" is located in InabeCity, which is rich in resources such as nature, satoyama, and agricultural products, and is a facility based on the concept of "Green Creative Inabe", which refines these resources with a unique sense and creates things, experiences, and excitement. .
There are facilities where you can eat, buy, and enjoy Inabe, such as a cafe where you can enjoy hearty hamburgers and fluffy pancakes made to order, a simple bakery where you can eat every day, and an Inabe Select Shop.
Lively Forest Inabe Hütte
0594-72-7705
1.6 km from Sangi Railway Hokusei Line "ageki Station" (about 20 minutes on foot)
7.5km (about 15 minutes) from Tokai Kanjo Expressway "Daian IC"
17.2km (about 30 minutes) from Higashi-Meihan Expressway “Kuwana IC”
21.7km (about 40 minutes) from Higashi-Meihan Expressway "Yokkaichi IC"
28.1km (about 35 minutes) from Meishin Expressway "Sekigahara IC"
InabeCity Agricultural Park
The InabeCity Agricultural Park Plum Festival is held every year from mid-February to mid-March. The 38-hectare Bairin Park includes a vast plum grove that focuses on real plums, a garden-style plum orchard that focuses on flowering plums, and Kleingarden where you can experience farming.
Many tourists visit when the plum blossoms are in full bloom, and the view of plum blossoms in various shades of pink looking down from the observation deck is truly a spectacular sight.
InabeCity Agricultural Park Bairin Park
0594-46-8377
9：00～16：00
15.8km (about 25 minutes) from Tokai Kanjo Expressway "Daian IC"
26.1km (about 50 minutes) from Higashi-Meihan Expressway “Kuwana IC”
18.4km (about 30 minutes) from Meishin Expressway "Sekigahara IC"
How was it
No matter what season you visit, whether it's spring, summer, autumn, or winter, Kanai Shrine offers a variety of attractions.
After praying with a pure heart, why not enjoy the grounds, receive a stamp or amulet as proof of your visit, and have a wonderful time?
In order for as many people as possible to visit the temple in a comfortable manner, we ask that you please respect etiquette while on the grounds.
Advance application may be required for interviews and photography, so please read the ``About Photography within the Precincts'' section of the official website for details.
For information on visiting the shrine with your pet, please see "About visiting with pets."
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