Gifu Tourism: Visiting Three Shrines

The 'Gifu Three Shrine Pilgrimage' refers to visiting three shrines where the main deities are related by family, believed to bring happiness to one's own family. Along with the Kanayama Shrine, it includes the father deity at Inaba Shrine and the child deity at Kashimori Shrine. It is believed that this pilgrimage strengthens family bonds and brings happiness. People visit these shrines to pray for 'family safety,' 'marital harmony,' and 'fertility.' This article summarizes the origins of the 'Gifu Three Shrine Pilgrimage,' the time required, the order of visits, rules, ways to enjoy the pilgrimage, highlights of the shrines, and information about the special golden shrine stamps.