Kanazakura Shrine is an ancient shrine located at the top of Shosenkyo Gorge in the city of Kofu in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Shosenkyo Gorge is known as the birthplace of Japanese crystal crafting. Kanazakura Shrine serves as a spiritual site for worshiping Mount Kinpu with a unique history and strong ties to improving financial luck.
Kanazakura Shrine: https://kofu-tourism.com/en/see-and-do/31
Kanazakura Shrine, Mitake-cho, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi, 5/3/2026
Torch azalea, Mitake-cho, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi, 5/3/2026
Torch azalea (Rhododendron kaempferi): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhododendron_kaempferi
Japanese Red Pine, Mitake-cho, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi, 5/3/2026
Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinus_densiflora
Mayberry, Mitake-cho, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi, 5/3/2026
Mayberry (Rubus palmatus): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubus_palmatus ; https://mikawanoyasou.org/data/momijiitigo.htm
Japanese green alder, Mitake-cho, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi, 5/3/2026
Japanese green alder (Alnus firma): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alnus_firma; https://mikawanoyasou.org/data/yasyabusi.htm; https://mikawanoyasou.org/data/himeyasyabusi.htm
Japanese hornbeam, Mitake-cho, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi, 5/3/2026
Japanese hornbeam (Carpinus japonica): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpinus_japonica
Japanese kerria, Mitake-cho, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi, 5/3/2026
Japanese kerria (Kerria japonica) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerria_japonica
Silky wisteria, Mitake-cho, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi, 5/3/2026
Silky wisteria (Wisteria brachybotrys): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisteria_brachybotrys
Akebi, Mitake-cho, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi, 5/3/2026
Akebi (Akebia quinata): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akebia_quinata