Onohiyoshi Shrine Explained

Onohiyoshi Shrine
大野日吉神社
Map Type:Japan
Coordinates:36.6129°N 136.6017°W
Religious Affiliation:Shinto
Type:Village shrine
Deity:Oyamakui no Kami, Ōmononushi
Established:733
Location:Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

The is a Shinto shrine located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. The shrine is dedicated to deities Oyamakui no Kami and Ōmononushi. It is said to have been founded in 733.

The shrine suffered damage during the 2024 Sea of Japan earthquake.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Japan earthquake: Thousands in shelters overnight after tsunami warnings . 1 January 2024 . BBC . 1 January 2024 . 1 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240101081928/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67855990 . live .
  2. News: Powerful quake rocks Japan, nearly 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate . 1 January 2024 . Reuters . 1 January 2024 .