Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine
石川県
Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine in Komatsu City…
Founded
800
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JR小松駅からバスで約20分、安宅バス停下車すぐ
石川県小松市安宅町タ49
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Shrine
Founded 800
1226 years
Enshrined Deity
住吉三神（底筒男命
中筒男命
表筒男命）
Overview
Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine in Komatsu City, Ishikawa, is famous as the setting of the kabuki play 'Kanjincho.' Adjacent to the site of the Ataka Barrier where Benkei outwitted the guard Togashi to protect Yoshitsune in 1187, it is known as the 'Shrine of the Gate Guardian.' Statues of Benkei, Yoshitsune, and Togashi stand in the grounds, drawing history and kabuki fans nationwide.
Origins
The exact founding date is unknown, but the shrine has been venerated since ancient times as a sanctuary of the Sumiyoshi deities. In 1187 (Bunji 3), Minamoto no Yoshitsune and his retainer Benkei are said to have passed through the Ataka Barrier at this site while fleeing to Oshu. This episode late…
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Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Warding Off Evil
Safe Travel
Performing Arts
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "住吉三神（底筒男命・中筒男命・表筒男命）"
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Hours
Visiting hours 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.
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Free to visit.
As of 2026-07-18. Subject to change.
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