A Daijingu shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. The shrine name Hoichizan suggests it may be located on or associated with a mountain or elevated area.
- Denomination
- Ise
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.4588196, 139.2725769
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic features of Ise-style architecture if visiting this Daijingu shrine.
Cultural notes
Daijingu shrines are typically associated with Ise Grand Shrine and serve as regional centers for worshipping Amaterasu Omikami, allowing local communities to connect with Japan's most important Shinto deity without traveling to Ise.