Located in Itamiyama-cho, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Hainangatanasetsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture and fertility, and also serves as a memorial for a famous local samurai. The shrine's architecture is typical of Kamakura period construction, with a large torii gate and a wooden main hall. Despite its rural location, Hainangatanasetsu Shrine is an important cultural asset in the city.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- null
- Kami enshrined
- null
- Coordinates
- 34.9745943, 139.8013979
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at sunrise or sunset when the golden light highlights the torii gate.
Cultural notes
As a memorial for a samurai, Hainangatanasetsu Shrine is associated with the mythology of bushido. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in August to celebrate the harvest season and the god of agriculture.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1433 during the Muromachi period.