Kadashiwa Shrine
The wooden demon masks (Tsuina masks) of parents and child at Kadashiwa Shrine, believed to date from the late Kamakura period, are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. They are publicly displayed every February 11th, when the ritual "Okuni" is held to ward off misfortune by scattering rice cakes.
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Address
- 福井県鯖江市川島町27
- Opening Hours
- All day
- Closed
- Free to explore (Masks on display only on February 11)
- Prices
- Free
- Getting There
- Approximately 5 minutes by car from the Sabae Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 6
