Overview
Miwa Shrine stands in the Kitachujo area of Tsubata, Kahoku district, Ishikawa Prefecture. It is enshrined on a hillside just behind Tsubata Station, and in the old ranking system it held the status of a village shrine. It is a venerable shrine listed among the Shikinaisha of Kaga Province.
Highlights
- ●Quiet hall enshrined in the hills
- ●Surprising setting behind Tsubata Station
- ●Heritage as a Shikinaisha of Kaga Province
- ●Traces of local faith as a former village shrine
History
In the former shrine-ranking system Miwa Shrine was classed as a village shrine. Its name appears in the list of Shikinaisha of Kaga Province, marking it as a long-established place of worship rooted in the Kahoku district.
Access
The shrine is located in Kitachujo, Tsubata, set on a wooded hillside behind Tsubata Station. Because the approach winds through the hills, please confirm the exact route with a map or official information.
Best season
As a shrine tucked into the trees, it feels most serene amid the fresh greenery of early summer or the autumn foliage. A morning visit in the crisp air is especially recommended.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Arrive at Tsubata Station and head to the rear
- 2Follow the hillside approach to the shrine hall
- 3Take in the mountain stillness within the grounds
- 4Stroll through the village scenery of Tsubata
Did you know?
💡 Though it sits right behind the station, the shrine is enshrined in the hills, giving it a striking setting where town and nature meet. Its name is preserved in the list of Shikinaisha of Kaga Province.
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