Shinto shrine
Mikane Jinja
御金神社（みかねじんじゃ）
Nakagyō, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
A small shrine in the city streets of Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto, near Nijō Castle and the Imperial Palace. Its principal kami is Kanayamabiko no Mikoto, regarded as the guardian kami of metals and minerals, and it also enshrines Amaterasu Ōmikami and Tsukuyomi no Mikoto.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Kanayamabiko no Mikoto (principal kami), Amaterasu Ōmikami, Tsukuyomi no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the official guide, the enshrined kami was long worshipped in a shrine inside a private residence, but because people wishing to worship never ceased, the present shrine building was built in Meiji 16 with the support of many people. Nearby are Kamanza-dōri, where kettle makers gathered, and Ryōgaemachi-dōri, where the gold mint (kinza) and silver mint (ginza) stood in the Edo period.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 御金神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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