Overview
Ono Hiyoshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Ono-machi 5-chome, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. It is dedicated to the deities Oyamakui no Kami and Omononushi, and is said to have been founded in 733 (Tenpyo 5). As the tutelary shrine of Ono, a port town famed for soy-sauce brewing, it has long been cherished by the local community.
Highlights
- ●One of Kanazawa's oldest shrines, said to date from 733
- ●A shrine of the Hie faith enshrining Oyamakui no Kami and Omononushi
- ●History as the tutelary shrine of the soy-sauce port town of Ono
- ●A setting integrated with the townscape of Ono-machi near Kanazawa Port
History
According to tradition, the shrine's founding dates back to 733, making it one of the oldest in Kanazawa. It jointly enshrines Oyamakui no Kami, a deity of the Hie (Hiyoshi) faith, together with Omononushi. The shrine suffered damage in the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, yet its faith continues to be handed down under the care of local residents.
Access
The shrine sits in Ono-machi 5-chome, Kanazawa, Ishikawa. Located amid the soy-sauce warehouses of Ono-machi near Kanazawa Port, it is best reached from Kanazawa Station by car or bus. It is the tutelary shrine of the port town of Ono and is distinct from the nearby Onominato Shrine and Ono Lighthouse, so confirm you are visiting the Hiyoshi shrine of Ono-machi. Please check official sources for detailed transport.
Best season
Spring to early summer, when the sea breeze of the port town is pleasant, and the festival season are well suited to a visit. Combined with a tour of Ono's soy-sauce breweries, you can enjoy both brewing culture and the history of an ancient shrine in a single day.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Walk the soy-sauce-warehouse streets of Ono-machi near Kanazawa Port
- 2Visit Ono Hiyoshi Shrine and touch its ancient history
- 3Feel the faith devoted to Oyamakui no Kami and Omononushi
- 4Enjoy a town walk taking in Ono's breweries and harbor scenery
Did you know?
💡 As the tutelary shrine watching over the soy-sauce town of Ono, it carries a history of faith intertwined with the region's food culture. Given that it was damaged in the 2024 earthquake, it is reassuring to check on-site notices and the latest conditions via official sources before visiting.
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