Kubomachi Otsurugi Shrine, affectionately known to locals as "Otsurugi-san," is an old shrine in the heart of Kanazawa serving also as the guardian deity of Ohmicho Market. It enshrines Susanoo no Mikoto and is known for blessings of good health, prosperous business, and matchmaking. Despite its modest precincts, the grounds are surrounded by trees and cherished as a green oasis in the busy city c…

An old shrine predating the formation of Kanazawa's urban district during the Kaga domain era, it was revered as the tutelary deity of the Kubomachi district (present-day Musashi area) throughout the domain period. After Ohmicho Market was established, it took on the additional role of guardian shri…