Samukawa-jinja Shrine

Shrine

4.0

This shrine in Miyayama, Samukawa Town, Koza County, Kanagawa Prefecture has a roughly 1,600 history. Called Sagaminokuni Ichinomiya, its guardian deity is the only in the nation to protect from calamity whatever direction it comes from. As such, historical figures like Minamoto no Yoritomo, Takeda Shingen, and members of the Tokugawa clan worshiped there. Many visitors come for a variety of annual festivals, including the Musayumi Festival on the 8th of the New Year, the Kokufu Festival on May 5, and the Hamaorikoshiki Festival on July 15.

Spot details

Address: Kanagawa Pref. Kouzagunsamukawamachi Miyayama 3916
Area: Shonan Area
Phone: 0467750004
Hours: 8:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Parking Lot: Available(400spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (Smoking area Available)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Average budget: [Lunch] 3,001-5,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Money making

Reviewedï¼2020.03.13

I didn’t find this shrine worth going out of your way to see. I was finished in 10 minutes. Try Mishima or Hakone for a less right-wing oriented experience. To see the garden at the back, it seems...
Very Authentic - beautiful shrine with full of history

Reviewedï¼2019.07.19

This is probably most amazing but under rated shrine near Tokyo. English translation or notice are limited (none for some area) but beautiful buildings and tranquil set ups are breathtaking. Lots...
Seven, five and three

Reviewedï¼2017.11.12

When I visited here, lots of people were praying for the festival of Seven, Five and Three.Seven and three years old girls and 5 years old boys were having traditional colourful kimono wear.Looked...