Sugita Hachiman Shrine is a local Hachiman shrine located in the Sugita area of Kanagawa Prefecture. As a Hachiman shrine, it is dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and serves as a center of worship for the local community, providing spiritual protection and blessings for the neighborhood.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman, the divine spirit of Emperor Ojin
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 35.3820877, 139.6200165
Visitor tip
This local shrine offers a quieter, more intimate shrine experience typical of neighborhood Hachiman shrines in residential areas.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Hachiman revered as a deity of war, culture, and divine protection. The worship of Hachiman combines Shinto traditions with the historical veneration of Emperor Ojin, reflecting the syncretic nature of Japanese religious practice.