Kinkasan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Miyagi, Japan
About Kinkasan
Literally meaning "Golden Flower Mountain", its spiritual significance and the fact that the island used to be a site for a brief gold prospecting boom ensure a steady stream of visitors eager for some good fortune to rub off. Kinkasan is considered one of the three holiest places inTohokuregion, along withDewa SanzanandOsorezan. Today little remains except an impressive Shinto shrine devoted to the gods of wealth, Ebisu and Daikoku. Women were actually banned on the island until the late 19th century, but today, for both sexes, an overnight stay is ideal for those seeking tranquility. According to legend, if you pay a visit to the shrine once a year for three consecutive years, you will have no financial difficulties for the rest of your life.
Top Attractions in Kinkasan
Explore the best things to see and do in Kinkasan:
- ★Koganeyama Shrine
Where to Stay in Kinkasan
- 🏨Koganeyama Jinja Sanshuden
Kinkasan Travel Guide Sections
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