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Shrines/Temples (Koganeyama Shrine) Name Koganeyama Shrine Location Aza-Koganemiyamae, Wakuya, Wakuya-cho Description Wakuya Shrine was established at the site of Japan's first gold discovery, around 1,250 years ago. The existing worship hall was built in 1837, though some of its cornerstones date back to the Nara Period. The temple vicinity is in fact a nationally designated historic spot, being the most northerly location ever to produce traces of the Manyo culture. To this day one can see a stone monument inscribed with a poem recited by the Manyo poet Otomono Yakamochi in celebration of the gold that had been found there. Divine grace Good fortuneyen, money luck Time of establishment In 1837 Owner Wakuya Shrine Required Time (minutes) 20 minutes Hours 24 hours a day Open day 24 hours a day Reservations None Handicapped-Accessible Foreign Language(s) Available (English"yen, Chinese) Access 7 minutes by car from Wakuya Station on the Ishinomaki Line; or 40 minutes by car from the Furukawa Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway Parking Available (10 spaces for large cars, 150 spaces for regular cars) Inquiries Tempyo Romankan 0229-43-2100 (Fax: 0229-43-2109) URL http://www.koganeyama.org/