Kogane Shrine

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Kogane Shrine (Kogane Jinja) is a Shinto shrine in Gifu city, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It was first built in 135 and is traditionally known as a place to pray for financial blessings. Because it’s near the city center, about 150,000 people visit during the three-day New Year period.

Every year on April 5, the shrine takes part in the Gifu Festival with nearby Inaba Shrine and Kashimori Shrine. The nearby Kogane Hall is used as a community space for residents.

History
- The shrine was destroyed by the Mino–Owari earthquake in 1891 and rebuilt in 1905.
- It was destroyed again in 1945 during World War II air raids and rebuilt in 1958.
- The current structure was completed in 1988.

Enshrined god
The shrine enshrines Nunoshihime-no-mikoto. She is the wife of Inishiki-Irihiko-no-mikoto (the god of Inaba Shrine) and the mother of Ichihaya-no-mikoto (the god of Kashimori Shrine). Because these three shrines are connected by family ties, they have a close relationship.

Kogane Park
South of the shrine lies Kogane Park, a large public space that houses the Gifu City Culture Center, a former streetcar line, a children's play area, and other facilities.

Location and basics
- Address: 5-3 Kogane-machi, Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
- Coordinates: about 35.4168°N, 136.757°E
- Website: www.geocities.jp/koganejinjya/

Notes
Kogane Shrine is regarded as one of Japan’s historic shrines (Kokushi genzaisha) and is popular with visitors seeking blessings for money and business. References: Kogane Shrine homepage; Gifu City Walking Map.