A Konpira shrine located on Mount Tobioyama in Kanagawa Prefecture, dedicated to the protection of travelers and seafarers. Like other Konpira shrines, it venerates the same deity as the famous Kotohira-gū in Kagawa Prefecture.
- Denomination
- Konpira
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ōmono-nushi-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Ōmono-nushi-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.4982278, 139.3282904
Visitor tip
The mountain location may require hiking, so wear appropriate footwear and check trail conditions before visiting.
Cultural notes
Konpira shrines originated from the worship of the Hindu-Buddhist deity Kumbhīra, later syncretized with the Shinto deity Ōmono-nushi-no-kami and became popular among sailors and travelers seeking safe journeys.